Month: September 2021

UCD 3-14
DIT 0-6

Kevin O’Brien reports from Belfield 

THE BELFIELD PITCH was almost frozen solid by the end of the game, but hosts UCD brushed off the cold conditions to book their place in the Sigerson Cup quarter-finals.

The reigning champions will meet DCU in the last eight of the third-level competition, after comfortably seeing off DIT by 17 points in tonight’s round 3 clash.

Evan O’Carroll, Con O’Callaghan and Luke Fortune grabbed the goals on a night where John Divilly’s side had too much class for their opponents. UCD’s second and third goals arrived in the closing five minutes to put the gloss on their victory, but this game was over long before the final whistle.

DIT defended reasonably well for the majority of the game against UCD’s star-studded attack, which also included Conor McCarthy, who came on as a 68th-minute sub in Monaghan’s win over Dublin on Sunday.

Up front was where the problems lay for DIT and they managed just six points, three in each half, on a night where the ball didn’t stick in attack.

Laois forward O’Carroll finished with 1-4, while former Young Footballer of the Year Con O’Callaghan grabbed 1-2 and left another two goal chances behind him.

Evan O’Carroll celebrates his goal.

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But it was Corofin defender Liam Silke who stood out the most for the victors, thriving in a man-marking role on All-Star Brian Howard. It was difficult for Howard to impress given UCD’s dominance, but Silke broke forward for three points in a superb display on the half-back line.

O’Carroll’s goal arrived after a strong run and finish in the 16th minute, which handed UCD a seven point lead at half-time.

O’Callaghan, Stephen Coen and Silke raised white flags shortly after the break to edge the hosts further in front.

Wicklow’s Ross O’Brien kicked a fine point for DIT and the introduction of Killian O’Gara, younger brother of Dublin forward Eoghan, and Westmeath ace Luke Loughlin breathed some life into their attack.

But UCD outscored the losing team by 2-7 to 0-3 in the second period as O’Carroll slotted over a brace of frees and Darren Gavin chipped in with a point from play.

The late goals from O’Callaghan and Fortune put the icing on the cake for UCD, who’ll face a far sterner test against DCU the next day out. 

UCD are managed by former Galway defender John Divilly.

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Scorers for UCD: Evan O’Carroll 1-4 (0-4f), Con O’Callaghan 1-2, Liam Silke 0-3, Luke Fortune 1-0, Barry McGinn 0-2, Stephen Coen, Darren Gavin and Conor McCarthy 0-1 each.

Scorers for DIT: Tom Keane 0-2, James Conlon, Oisin Lynch, Ross O’Brien and Killian O’Gara 0-1 each.

UCD

1. Tommy O’Brien (Monaghan)

2. Brian Byrne (Naas, Kildare)
3. Mark Dempsey (Moorefield, Kildare)
4. Martin O’Connor (HWH-Bunclody, Wexford)

7. Cillian O’Shea (Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin)
5. Liam Silke (Corofin, Galway)
6. Cian O’Connor (Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin)

8. Darren Gavin (Lucan Sarsfields, Dublin)
9. Stephen Coen (Hollymount-Carramore, Mayo)

10. Conor Meyler (Omagh, Tyrone)
15. Barry McGinn (Doohamlet, Monaghan) 
12. Peter Healy (St Enda’s, Antrim)

11. Conor McCarthy (Scotstown, Monaghan)

13. Con O’Callaghan (Cuala, Dublin)
14. Evan O’Carroll (Crettyard, Laois)

Subs

19. Luke Fortune (Cavan) for Healy (20)
20. Fiachra Clifford (Cavan) for Meyler (41)
23. Brian O Seanachain (Kerry) for McGinn (47)
17. Mike Breen (Kerry) for O’Carroll (54)
18. Darragh Kennedy (Cavan) for O’Connor (58)
27. Conor Hartley (Kildare) for Fortune (58)

DIT

1. Mark Jackson (Baltinglass, Wicklow)

2. Stephen McMenamin (Red Hughs, Donegal)
3. Brian Power (Ratoath, Meath)
5. Andy Mc Gowan (Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin)

4. James McCusker (St. Vincents, Dublin)
7. David Toner (Curraha, Meath)
6. Ross O’Brien (Rathnew, Wicklow)

8. Sean Hurley (Johnstownbridge, Kildare)
9. Sean Flanagan (St. Loman’s, Westmeath)

11. Ronan O’Toole (St. Loman’s, Westmeath)
10. Brian Howard (Raheny, Dublin) 
12. Callum Pearson (Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin) 

15. Tom Keane (Dublin)

13. James Conlon (St. Colmcilles, Meath)
14. Oisin Lynch (Fingallians, Dublin)

Subs

17. Luke Loughlin (The Downs, Westmeath) for Pearson (37)
18. Killian O’Gara (Templeogue Synge Street, Dublin) for Flanagan (42)
20. Colm Lennon (Monaghan) for Power (49)
22. Francis Maguire (Monaghan) for Lynch (54)
21. Sam Tully (Dublin) for O’Toole (54)
19. Liam Hughes (Longford) for Hurley (58).

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Meanwhile, IT Carlow saw off UL on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-9 in tonight’s other Sigerson Cup game to seal their place in the last eight.

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AFTER A DISASTROUS 2018, Leitrim’s first priority in the Lidl Ladies National Football League this year will be getting a team on the field. 

They didn’t feature in the Connacht or All-Ireland intermediate championship last summer after a difficult league campaign which saw them relegated to Division 4 on zero points after conceding five walkovers.

Without a manager and struggling for numbers, their county board obtained a dispensation from the LGFA not to field which resulted in further consequences.

With Sligo native Gavin Cawley appointed as manager last week, some form of normality has returned but he’s well aware of the challenges that lie ahead.

Cawley, a former Sligo men’s county board PRO, is the current IT Sligo Ladies’ manager and has no shortage of management and coaching experience with DCU teams in the past.

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“We put a structure in place of where we’d like to see things going forward for Leitrim,” Cawley told The42, explaining that the recently-formed new county board originally got in touch with him.

“We’re all aware of what happened last year. It was disappointing, not just for the county team but for the county champions, St Joseph’s… back-to-back county champions at senior level and St Francis in the intermediate.

“Neither were allowed progress in the Connacht championship with the LGFA rules that are in place.”

New Leitrim manager Gavin Cawley.

He continued: “It’s not going to be easy, I’m under no illusions. Antrim now on Sunday, probably just having met the players three times before playing our first competitive fixture. In that sense of the word, not ideal.

“But we’re just going to have to look after our own side of things and hopefully put in a performance. If we can get a win, good and well but hopefully we just get off to a good start.”

That said, it is all about rebuilding and getting Leitrim ladies football out of the doldrums.

Especially considering they were back-to-back Connacht intermediate champions in 2015 and 2016, All-Ireland quarter-finalists in 2017 and champions in Croke Park as recently as 2007.

“Anything’s going to be better than last year considering they didn’t play competitively in the championship,” Cawley concedes, looping back through their demise.

“The league is going to be about getting the team back to basics and getting back on the pitch. Hopefully we can have a good league campaign and focus then on the Connacht championship. There’s been some great battles between Sligo and Leitrim over the years.

“We play Sligo later on in the year and I suppose there’ll be a bit of added pressure,” he grins. He won’t look that far ahead just yet though.

Catching players’ interest and getting numbers back on board from across the length and breadth of the country is the main focus right now, and it seems to be going to plan.

“It’s very early stages as you know,” Cawley continues. “The buy-in from the clubs has been quite good, the county board have put a big push on getting players on board and so far, so good from that perspective.”

Tighe facing Down in 2014.

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While some players can’t commit with work and others — namely Áine Tighe — are injured, time will tell as the Connacht county look to blend youth with experience and get back on track.

“There’s quite a number of the minor team in training with us at the minute,” he continues, “We’re trying to get them to gel with the older players.

“Over the next couple of weeks we’ll know what stage they’re at. It’s only going to help them going forward for the Connacht championship at minor level.”

Cawley, who’s based in Sligo, coaches two ladies teams with the IT and their respective championships are starting up at the minute too. Hectic, he smiles but it’s all enjoyable as pre-planning is absolutely key.

“I have to focus on Leitrim at the same time, the league and hopefully we can give it a big push over the next couple of weeks,” he concludes, before referring back to their opener against Antrim on Sunday in Belfast.

“I don’t know what really to expect. Antrim, I suppose they won’t know what to expect from us after not playing for a year. It’s going to be an interesting tie.

“They’ll probably have a lot more done than us, they’ll be in a better position physically and with home advantage, but we’ll be trying our best to come away with the victory as well.”

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CORK HAVE NAMED their team for the Round 2 encounter in the National Football League against Kildare this Sunday.

There are two changes to the side that drew with Fermanagh last weekend.

Michael Hurley and Mark Collins come into the side, while Damien Gore and Brian Hurley make way and are named among the substitutes.

The match at Páirc Uí Chaoimh gets under way at 1pm.

Cork team to face Kildare:

1. Mark White (Clonakilty)

2. Kevin O’ Donovan (Nemo Rangers)
3. Kevin Flahive (Douglas)
4. Conor Dennehy (St Finbarrs)

5. James Loughrey (Mallow)
6. Stephen Cronin (Nemo Rangers)
7. Mattie Taylor (Mallow)

8. Ian Maguire (St Finbarrs)
9. Ronan O’Toole (Eire Og)

10. Tomás Clancy (Fermoy)
11. Eoghan McSweeney (Knocknagree)
12. Mark Collins (Castlehaven)

13. Michael Hurley (Castlehaven)
14. Ruairi Deane (Bantry)
15. Luke Connolly (Nemo Rangers)

Substitutes: 

16. Micheál Aodh Martin (Nemo Rangers)
17. Sam Ryan (St Finbarrs)
18. Aidan Browne (Newmarket)
19. Liam O’ Donovan (Clonakilty)
20. Tom Clancy (Clonakilty)
21. Cillian O’ Hanlon (Kilshannig)
22. Paul Kerrigan (Nemo Rangers)
23. Sean White (Clonakilty)
24. John O’ Rourke (Carbery Rangers)
25. Damien Gore (Kilmacabea)
26. Brian Hurley (Castlehaven)

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Clare’s Tony Kelly leaves the pitch after being sent off last weekend.

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CLARE TALISMAN Tony Kelly will miss this weekend’s league meeting with Kilkenny, as GAA disciplinary chiefs upheld a one-match ban last night.

The 2013 Hurler of the Year was sent off for the Banner against Tipperary last weekend for a high challenge on Pádraic Maher.

The decision by referee Colm Lyons to dismiss the Ballyea man was widely criticised by pundits like Tommy Walsh on eir as well as Derek McGrath and Anthony Daly on RTÉ, while Premier boss Liam Sheedy described the incident as ‘accidental’. 

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Brian Cody’s side face Clare in Ennis at 2pm on Sunday (TG4). 

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2018 ALL-IRELAND WINNING manager John Kiely has named his Limerick side to face Tipperary in their Allianz Hurling League clash on Saturday [throw-in 7pm, live on RTÉ].

There are four changes to the side that beat Wexford last time out for this weekend’s clash at the Gaelic Grounds.

2018 Hurler of the Year Cian Lynch makes way for Darragh O’Donovan in midfield while Na Piarsaigh duo Conor Boylan and Kevin Downes come into the half-forward and full-forward line respectively.

Kilmallock star Graeme Mulcahy starts at corner forward, while Seamus Flanagan misses out due to a one-match suspension. Peter Casey and David Dempsey also drop off, tied up in Fitzgibbon Cup action with LIT.

It’s a league debut for Boylan, who lines out in the half-forwards along with Gearoid Hegarty and Tom Morrissey, while Munster U21-winning captain Downes plays his first game for the Treaty county in two and-a-half years.

Despite the four changes, there are All-Ireland final starters again in the side while Young Hurler of the Year Kyle Hayes returns to the matchday 26.

Limerick

1. Nickie Quaid (Effin)

2. Tom Condon (Knockaderry)
3. Sean Finn (Bruff)
4. Richie English (Doon)

5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell)
6. Declan Hannon (Adare)
7. Dan Morrissey (Ahane)

8. Darragh O’Donovan (Doon)
9. Colin Ryan (Pallasgreen)

10. Gearoid Hegarty (St Patricks)
11. Tom Morrissey (Ahane)
12. Conor Boylan (Na Piarsaigh)

13. Aaron Gillane (Patrickswell)
14. Kevin Downes (Na Piarsaigh)
15. Graeme Mulcahy (Kilmallock).

Subs

16. Barry Hennessy (Kilmallock)
17. Peter Casey (Na Piarsaigh)
18. Aaron Costello (Kilmallock)
19. David Dempsey (Na Piarsaigh)
20. Robbie Hanley (Kilmallock)
21. Kyle Hayes Kildimo-Pallaskenry
22. Cian Lynch Patrickswell
23. Barry Murphy (Doon)
24. Michael O Brien (Doon)
25. Paddy O Loughlin (Kilmallock)
26. Pat Ryan (Doon).

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WITH EIGHT TEAMS left in the race for the Fitzgibbon Cup and reigning champions UL dumped out, 2018 finalists DCU will face TU Dublin City Campus (formerly DIT) in an all-Dublin quarter-final.

Last night Cork IT booked their spot with a win over Waterford IT, and next up for the Leesiders is Limerick’s Mary Immaculate Collage, two-time champions themselves.

Elsewhere last night, Cork star Shane Kingston and Kerry’s Shane Conway played key roles as UCC sealed their progression. They now face IT Carlow

And NUIG, the side that knocked the title holders out of the competition last week, travel to UL’s cross-city rivals LIT — who are inspired by Clare star Peter Duggan — next as they both bid for a semi-final berth.

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All four fixtures will take place on Thursday, 7 February, and extra time will be played if necessary.

Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-finals:

UCC v IT Carlow
LIT v NUIG
DCU v TU Dublin City Campus (formerly DIT) 
Mary I v CIT

* First team have home advantage

The Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup quarter final line up looks something like this.
UCC v IT Carlow
LIT v NUIG
DCU v DIT
Mary I v CIT#FitzgibbonCup #FirstClassRivals #Hurling #GAA

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TYRONE BOSS MICKEY Harte has changed things up with two personnel and several positional switches as they go in search of their first Allianz Football League win of 2019 this weekend.

The Red Hand welcome Mayo to Healy Park on Sunday [throw-in 2.30pm] as they look to get their Division 1 campaign up and running after an opening round loss to Kerry.

All-Ireland final starter Kieran McGeary and early substitute Lee Brennan both start in the forward line while Galbally defender Liam Rafferty and Ardboe’s David Mulgrew are the two that make way.

In the positional changes, Michael McKernan and Peter Harte both drop further back, with Niall Sludden starting on the 40 this time. Eoghan Ruadh attacking ace Cathal Mc Shane takes over at full-forward.

All-Ireland final substitutes Frank Burns and Ronan O’Neill return to the bench while Mulgrew and 18-year-old Darragh Canavan miss out this week.

Tyrone

1. Niall Morgan (Edendork)

2. Michael McKernan (Coalisland)
3. Ronan McNamee (Aghyaran)
4. Hugh Pat McGeary (Pomeroy)

5. Tiernan McCann (Killyclogher)
6. Rory Brennan (Trillick)
7. Peter Harte (Errigal Ciaran)

8. Brian Kennedy (Derrylaughan)
9. Declan McClure (Clonoe)

10. Mattie Donnelly (Trillick)
11. Niall Sludden (Dromore)
12. Kieran McGeary (Pomeroy)

13. Darren McCurry (Edendork)
14. Cathal McShane (Eoghan Ruadh)
15. Lee Brennan (Trillick).

Subs

16. Benny Gallen (Aghyaran)
17. Frank Burns (Pomeroy)
18. Kyle Coney (Ardboe)
19. Conan Grugan (Omagh)
20. Conal McCann (Killyclogher)
21. Aidan McCrory (Errigal Ciaran)
22. Ben McDonnell (Errigal Ciaran)
23. Ciaran McLaughlin (Omagh)
24. Conor Meyler (Omagh)
25. Tonan O’Neill (Omagh)
26. Liam Rafferty (Galbally).

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PETER KEANE HAS named the Kerry side that will take on Cavan in the second round of the Allianz League on Sunday at Kingspan Breffni Park [throw-in, 2pm].

Keane has elected to make just one change which prevailed in their opening round against Tyrone, as Killan Spillane comes into the Kerry attack.

Spillane — who is a nephew of Kerry legend Pat — has been named to start ahead of Dara Moynihan who drops to the bench.

His brother Adrian has been selected at midfield once again where he will partner Jack Barry.

Sean O’Shea — who posted 0-6 the last day including a superb score from a sideline — takes up his position at centre-forward again, while Tommy Walsh continues to be held in reserve. 

After defeating All-Ireland finalists Tyrone last weekend, the Kingdom will be aiming to maintain that winning momentum on Sunday.

The Cavan team has also been named with one change coming in from the side that lost out to Galway in the first round.

Christopher Conroy is named at corner back as Barry Fortune drops to the bench.

In Division 2, Kildare have also named the team that will face Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday [throw-in, 1pm].

Midfielder Kevin Feely was withdrawn in their first-round match against Armagh but he has been selected again at midfield and will team up with Fergal Conway. 

Kerry v Cavan

1. Shane Ryan (Rathmore)

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2. Peter Crowley (Laune Rangers)
3. Jack Sherwood (Firies)
4. Brian Ó Beaglaíoch (An Ghaeltacht)

5. Tadhg Morley (Templenoe)
6. Paul Murphy (Rathmore)
7. Tom O’Sullivan (Dingle)

8. Jack Barry (Na Gaeil)
9. Adrian Spillane (Templenoe)

10. Diarmuid O’Connor (Na Gaeil)
11. Sean O’Shea (Kenmare)
12. Jonathan Lyne (Killarney Legion)

13. Killian Spillane (Templenoe)
14. Paul Geaney (Dingle)
15. Stephen O’Brien (Kenmare)

Subs:
16. Brian Kelly (Killarney Legion)
17. Dara Moynihan (Spa Kilkenny)
18. Michael Geaney (Dingle)
19. Graham O’Sullivan (Piarsaigh na Dromoda)
20. Gavin O’Brien (Kerins O’Rahillys)
21. Tommy Walsh (Kerins O’Rahillys)
22. Mark Griffin (St Michael’s/Foilmore)
23. David Moran (Kerins O’Rahillys)
24. Jason Foley (Ballydonoghue)
25. Tomás Ó Sé (An Ghaeltacht)
26. Shane Enright (Tarbert)

Cavan v Kerry

1. Raymond Galligan (Lacken)

2. Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels)
3. Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt)
4. Christopher Conroy (Lavey)

5. Niall Murray (Cavan Gaels)
6. Ciaran Brady (Arvagh)
7. Conor Rehill (Crosserlough)

8. Michael Argue (Bailieborough)
9. Killian Clarke (Shercock)

10. Pierce Smith (Crosserlough)
11. Dara McVeety (Crosserlough)
12. Martin Reilly (Killygarry)

13. Jack Brady (Ramor United)
14. Thomas Galligan (Lacken)
15. Conor Madden (Gowna)

Subs:

16. Liam Brady (Ramor United)
17. Barry Fortune (Cavan Gaels)
18. Stephen Murray (Cavan Gaels)
19. Paul Graham (Cavan Gaels)
20. Stephen Smith (Crosserlough)
21. Luke Fortune (Cavan Gaels)
22. Killian Brady (Mullahoran)
23. Conor Bradley (Ramor United)
24. Oisin Pierson (Gowna)
25. Cian Mackey (Castlerahan)
26. Kevin Tierney (Ballyhaise)

Kildare v Cork

1. Mark Donnellan (Maynooth)

2. Mark Dempsey (Moorefield)
3. Mick O’Grady (Cellbridge)
4. David Hyland (Athy)

5. James Murray (Moorefield)
6. Eoin Doyle (Naas)
7. Keith Cribbin (Johnstownbridge)

8. Kevin Feely (Athy)
9. Fergal Conway (Celbridge)

10. Conor Hartley (Sarsfields)
11. Fionn Dowling (Suncroft)
12. Adam Tyrrell (Moorefield)

13. David Slattery (Confey)
14. Ben McCormack (Sarsfields)
15. Jimmy Hyland (Ballyteague)

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ALAN CADOGAN WILL make his first competitive appearance for Cork since last March when the Rebels take on Wexford this weekend.

The Douglas man, who didn’t play any championship hurling last year due to a knee injury, has been named at corner-forward for Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League Division 1A game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (3pm).

Cork manager John Meyler has selected a starting line-up that shows four changes in personnel from their defeat to Kilkenny in last weekend’s opening round.

Mark Coleman is included at wing-back, as Sean O’Donoghue moves back into the corner and Stephen McDonnell drops out.

Captain Bill Cooper starts in midfield, with Conor Cahalane moving into the half-forward line at the expense of Luke Meade. Michael O’Halloran takes the number 11 shirt from Declan Dalton, while Cadogan comes in for Jamie Coughlan in the corner.

Cork (v Wexford)

1. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)

2. Sean O’Donoghue (Inniscarra)
3. Damien Cahalane (St. Finbarrs)
4. Conor O’Sullivan (Sarsfields)

5. Christopher Joyce (Na Piarsaigh)
6. Tim O’Mahony (Newtownshandrum)
7. Mark Coleman (Blarney)

8. Bill Cooper (Youghal — captain)
9. Cormac Murphy (Mallow)

10. Conor Cahalane (St Finbarrs)
11. Michael O’Halloran (Blackrock)
12. Daniel Kearney (Sarsfields)

13. Alan Cadogan (Douglas)
14. Aidan Walsh (Kanturk)
15. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers)

Subs

16. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)
17. Ger Millerick (Fr O’Neill’s)
18. David Griffin (Carrigaline)
19. Luke Meade (Newcestown)
20. William Kearney (Sarsfields)
21. Shane Kingston (Douglas)
22. Conor Lehane (Midleton)
23. Declan Dalton (Fr O’Neill’s)
24. Jack O’Connor (Sarsfields)
25. Jamie Coughlan (Newtownshandrum)
26. Robbie O’Flynn (Erins Own)

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