Caulry GAA PRO Notes - 27th May 2013

Post date: May 27, 2013 7:15:43 PM

Mount Temple N.S. Crowned County Champions

Mount Temple N.S. 5-5

St Josephs, Rathwire N.S. 2-6

At a windy and overcast Cusack Park, Mullingar on Thurday last, May 23, Mount Temple National School were crowned Comortas na mBun Scoil 11-a-side champions for 2013 to add to their already annexed Schools 7-a-side triumph. Having tasted bitter defeat in last years decider, the Mount Temple boys were in no mood to be denied again. An early goal by midfielder Shane Cleary after some intricate passing set the tone. With Colin Murphy master of all he surveyed, they dominated play, however brilliant goalkeeping kept Rathwire in contention. A fine individual strike from Donogh Prendergast put some daylight between the teams going into the interval on a scoreline of 2-4 to 0-4. However with the advantage of the elements on the resumption and the tonic of an early goal and a point, Rathwire were right back in the game. But the Mount Temple response was swift. In line with their free flowing game plan all day, Arthur Finlay started and finished low to the net and was followed soon after by another Shane Cleary goal crashing through a forest of players. But to their credit the boys in saffron and white responded with a 1-1 salvo of their own. However, their resistance was finally broken when Thomas Dunning showed great awareness to fist low to the net, after having earlier been denied brilliantly on three occasions by the goalkeeper. Adam Mullins closed the scoring with another excellent point.

Victory was a just reward for Mt Temple, who were an outstanding team all year. Great credit to the management team of teacher and county star, Doran Harte, TJ Dunning and Jody Malynn. Also to the back-up provided by principle Ambrose McGowan and all the teaching staff. The bonfires and cavalcade through the parish were akin to any adult championship victory and emphasised the significance of the win to the school and the local Caulry club.

Panel & Scorers: Christian Stephens, Eugene Costello, Neil Clinton, Arthur Finlay (1-0), Rian Rasmussen, Colin Murphy (0-1), Shane Cleary (2-0), Adam Mullins (0-3), Donogh Prendergast (1-0), Liam Doyle, Thomas Dunning (1-1), Daniel Buckley, Conor Bracken, Roan Sweeney, Alan Malynn, Tom Martin, Luke & Eoin Buckley, Ruari Casey, Colm Shortall, James Clavin, Rory Mullins, Jack, Charlie & Sean Malone, Oisin & Padraig Murphy, Conor McKnight, Tom Cloonan, Jamie Conlon, Lee Roy Coughlan, Josh Jocker, Stephen Kelly.

Intermediate Championship

The second game in this year's Intermediate Championship has now been fixed for Lakepoint Park (St Lomans), Mullingar on Sunday, June 9th when Caulry take on Ballinagore with a 2.30pm throw-in.

Meanwhile our Junior squad have two Championship games lined up, the first game away to Garrycastle on Friday next ( May 31st) at 7.30pm and then home to Tubberclair on Friday, June 7th.

Good Luck

Best of Luck to Kevin Maguire, Damien Dolan and the Westmeath squad next Saturday in Croke Park when they take on the 'Dubs' in a Leinster Championship Quarter-Final tie.

Fixtures :

Junior Championship, Caulry v Garrycastle Friday May 31st at 7.30pm in Garrycastle

All County League Div 2 : Caulry v Coralstown-Kinnegad, Monday June 3rd at 3.30pm in the Park.

U/12 League : Caulry at home to Maryland/Tang, Wednesday May 29th at 7pm.

Caulry Lotto

No winner of the Jackpot (€ 19,000) in the draw on May 20th.

Numbers drawn were : 10,11, 20 & 27.

€30 Prize Winners were : John Tyrrell, Valerie Lowry,Tom Donohoe, Seanie & Lizanne, Ger O'Kelly-Lynch . Seller's Prize : Mick Allen.