Nine-team Meath SHC champions
Junior 2 Hurling Championship
Intermediate Hurling Championship
Senior Hurling Championship – Relegation Playoff
(Relegation To Group B)
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Minor Championship Div 2 Round 1
Kiltale/Boardsmill 1-15
Dunderry 2-12
Due to Dunderry’s pitch being deemed unplayable this Rd 1 Minor clash was switched to Kiltale, and what a fantastic game of hurling these teams served up.
Kiltale had won the PJ Stenson trophy in 2019 and with the extra forces from Boardsmill are vying to make it two in a row.
Kiltale/Boardsmill took early command with points from Eoghan Frayne and Conor Quinn – a scoring trend from these two that was set to continue throughout the afternoon. Dunderry settled but trailed by 4 points to 2 coming up to the first water break – Sean Lynch and a Quinn free for Kiltale/Boardsmill taking the home side to their tally.
The water break was slightly later than scheduled and Dunderry took advantage with an expertly taken goal from Liam Rattigan which put the away side a point up.
Another Lynch point was followed quickly by a point from no. 11 Frayne that put Kiltale/Boardsmill ahead again briefly but an Evan Nolan point made it level soon after. Quinn and Jack Fagan traded points before the break to leave the sides level 0-07 to 1-04 at half time.
The early part of the second half belonged to the lads in black and white as they raced ahead through the excellent Evan Nolan and Fagan, Kiltale/Boardsmill responded with points from play from Frayne and midfielder Daragh McVann.
However there was a pivitol moment 10 mins into the second half when Kiltale/Boardsmill claimed Charlie McCormack was fouled but the referee waved play on and Martin Coffey took full advantage to rattle to the net putting Dunderry in control once more and they went in 4 points up at the second water break and feeling in control.
It was all set up to be a tense last quarter and so it proved, three Quinn points (2 frees) closed the gap but points from Ross O’Brien and Niall Darcy kept Dunderry in charge. At this stage Dunderry were still in control, 4 points up with 5 minutes left. A fantastic diving save to his right by Liam Boyle kept the home side in the game at this stage, cleared up by his excellent full-back Sean McKenna who was faultless all afternoon.
Kiltale/Boardsmill started to put some long balls into full forward Noah Lacey O’Dea and the tactic paid off with 3 minutes of normal time left when the ball dropped to the no.14 and he struck low to the net – one point game.
As tensions ran high Kiltale/Boardsmill were awarded a free which Frayne slotted over under pressure to tie the game, but the drama wasn’t over. The referee played 7 minutes injury time, and either side could have got the winner, Dunderry got two difficult frees in this time but failed to convert.
There has been nothing between these sides since they started playing Go Games against one another some 10 years ago and again they were inseperable in this thriller today.
There will now be a toss of a coin to see who faces Wolfe Tones in the second round with the other side awaiting to play th North Meath side in the final game.
Kiltale/Boardsmill:
Kiltale/Boardsmill:Liam Boyle; Tadgh Cotter, Sean McKenna, Charlie McCormack; Senan Maher, Graig Gilsenan, Mark Flaherty; Michael Brady, Darragh McVann (0-01); Conor Quinn (0-06 3-F), Eoghan Frayne (0-06-1F), Vinny Walsh; Sean Lynch (0-02), Noah Lacey O’Dea (1-00), Liam Deegan. Subs- Ryan Daly for Deegan, Luke Gallagher for Cotter. Tom Ryan.
Subs- Ryan Daly for Deegan, Luke Gallagher for Cotter. Tom Ryan.
Dunderry scorers:
Evan Nolan 0-06; Liam Rattigan 1-00; Martin Coffey 1-00; Jack Fagan 0-02; Niall Darcy 0-02; Conor Nolan 0-01; Ross O’Brien 0-01;
Read more...We don’t know when it will be…..but we can’t wait til we can get out dancing on the fantastic newly sanded and varnished clubhouse floor!
We begin our defence of the PJ Stenson Cup tomorrow Saturday away to Dunderry. Meath GAA have previewed the Div 2 contest…..
Division 2A – Dunderry, Kiltale/Boardsmill & Wolfe Tones.
| Aug 29 | 1pm | Dundery | v | Kiltale / Boardsmill | Venue – Dunderry |
| Sept 5 | 1pm | Wolfe Tones | v | Loser of Dunderry v Kiltale / Boardsmill | Venue- TBC |
| Sept 19 | 1pm | Wolfe Tones | v | Winner of Dunderry v Kiltale / Boardsmill | Venue – TBC |
Dunderry – With the Intermediate Hurling side having a disappointing Championship this year, it would be a massive boost for the small ball game in the parish if their Minors were to go on a good run in the MHC. Their form in the Minor Hurling League was encouraging and they have a home semi-final to look forward to when it resumes in the coming months. In Mark Nolan they have a shrewd operator on the sideline and with him in charge the team will be very well set up.
County Minor panellist Jack Fagan leads the team as captain and along with the Coogan’s (Cian and Liam), he will be the driving force behind their ambitions to land the PJ Stenson Cup. Their opening round game against Kiltale/Boardsmill will be crucial and if the League form holds through then Dunderry will be confident of victory but Kiltale are likely to have improved significantly from the form they showed back in February and March.
Manager – Mark Nolan. Selectors – Matthew Duffy & Paddy Darcy. Captain – Jack Fagan.
Kiltale/Boardsmill – Kiltale won the PJ Stenson Cup twelve months ago and this year they go in search of another success combined with Boardsmill. The Spring League was something of a disappointment for the team, but they have regrouped post lockdown and come into the Championship confident that they have turned a corner and are now on an upward curve. This is a difficult group and it will come as no surprise if the teams end up with a win apiece meaning score difference comes into play.
How they ultimately fare could depend on who lines out and if Eoghan Frayne steps across the white line on Saturday then Kiltale/Boardsmill will have one of the best free takers at his age grade in the county amongst their ranks. The dual player showed his ability in that Division 2 Final last year and he could have a busy few weeks ahead with Summerhill in contention for the Division 1 honours in the football. Others who are likely to be key for the combination outfit are Charlie McCormack, Sean McKenna & Conor Quinn.
Manager – Anthony Quinn. Selector – Francis Cotter, Kevin McKenna & Tomás Boyle. Captain – Sean McKenna
Wolfe Tones – It is brilliant to see Wolfe Tones fielding in the Minor Hurling Championship on their own two feet after a long time combined with Navan O’Mahonys and they come into the Championship fancied by many to make it a historic season by going on and winning it outright. There is excellent work being done in the club promoting hurling and seeing them field a Minor side on their own is testament to this.
County Minor panellist Eoin Donegan is a big player for them, and his strength and power is likely to be deployed around the centre of the field. If he can help form a platform for the team in the middle third then the ‘Tones will be well on the way to challenging for honours, especially if the likes of Ciaran O’Dea and Thomas Donegan can reach their potential.
Manager – Alan Connell. Selector – Ken Boyd. Captain – Eoin Donegan.
2019 Winner – Kiltale
Playing For – PJ Stenson Cup
Predicted finalists – Clann na nGael & Kiltale/Boardsmill
Predicted winners – Clann na nGael
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GAA Covid Advisory Group – Advice to Clubs in the 26 Counties (August 21st 2020)
The relevant updated Government advice on Sport, issued on Tuesday August 18th 2020, is as follows:“Sporting events and matches can continue to take place but behind closed doors with:● strict avoidance of gatherings, including social gatherings, before or after events● strict adherence to 2 metre physical distancing before and after events, during breaks in play, on the sidelines and avoidance of team huddles● limits of 15 apply to groups outside including training sessions (with exception of elite/professional sports and horseracing). There should be no mixing between groups”The additional implications of the above for Gaelic Games are as follows:Games behind closed doors As games must now be played “behind closed doors”, this means only essential personnel should be in attendance.
No more than 40 persons per team should be allowed access to games for the moment. This figure should include all players, management, coaches, ancillary backroom personnel and officials.The 80 team personnel (40 per team) is in addition to essential match day personnel such as Match officials (Referees, Linesmen, Umpires), Media, Streaming personnel and required event officials (stewards etc.)The restrictions on the playing of games in Kildare remain in place until Government clarify the situation.
Underage games Consistent with our advice of Wednesday, August 19th, the Government have now confirmed Parents/Guardians attending training or games in a safeguarding /supervisory capacity are not classified as spectators; however strict social distancing and public health guidelines should be adhered to at all times. In that context, one parent/guardian per child is permitted to attend at a sporting event, including a game or training session, should they consider it necessary.Any person wishing to attend our underage training or games including coaches, parents, players and spectators shall be subject to the provisions of the Code of Behaviour (Underage).
For the purpose of clarification, it is the coaches and other responsible adults, trained and vetted to oversee our games at underage level, who are responsible, on behalf of our Clubs, for the organising of our games at this level.The Government have undertaken to provide further protocols in this context which will be issued in the coming days.Training/Cúl Camps Team training and Cúl Camps can continue on the basis of no more than 15 people (including coaches) in a designated area of the field once sufficient space is available and public health protocols are followed.
Training in Counties Laois, Kildare and Offaly should continue on a non-contact basis, in groups of no more than 15 people (including coaches) in a designated area of the field, until Government restrictions specific to those Counties are relaxed.(Note: Underage groups must be comprised in accordance with the ratios provided for by the Code of Behaviour Underage).Meetings Indoor club or committee meetings should be avoided where possible but when they must take place, should involve no more than 6 people and should adhere to the guidelines outlined previously by the GAA’s Health and Safety Committee, including the need for 2m social distancingControl Measures
All Clubs are reminded of the need to adhere to the following control measures in the interest of the health and safety of our members and broader society:
● Continue to follow general Public Health guidelines
● Practice good hygiene by washing hands and using sneezing and coughing etiquette
● Observe 2 metre physical distancing off the field, before and after events, during breaks in play and on the sidelines
● Follow GAA protocols by not using changing rooms or other enclosed spaces
● Gyms on GAA property must remain closed
● Travel to training / matches with members of own household only
● Continue to submit Health Questionnaires ahead of training and games
● Do not attend training or games if feeling unwell
● Continue to record attendances at training to facilitate contact tracing
● Members who arrive back in Ireland from a country not on the government’s green travel list should follow Government advice in this context (i.e. restrict their movements for 14 days) and are not permitted to present for Gaelic games activities until the 14 days has elapsed.
Read more...More excellent work undertaken at the weekend at the pitches, as well as the old nets at the far end of the main pitch being removed (new nets going up in next couple of weeks) the tree stumps which were there were also completely removed by Brian Reilly.
Unfortunately the Clubhouse remains closed however we’re using the opportunity to give the place a face-lift. We’ll keep that as a surprise for the moment but we think you’ll like the new look when we eventually open the doors again!
Also, the juvenile pitch is now marked and setup for the underage groups including permanent goalposts at both ends.
In future there will be no parking on this pitch, we will be using along the wall and behind the trees/far goals of the new juvenile pitch for cars.
Watch out too for new signage going up shortly.
To all that continue to assist the club in whatever way, we are most grateful.
Our ground has 2 adult pitches and 1 juvenile, walking/running track,dressing rooms, new toilet facilities and clubhouse that all need to be maintained.
Work like that done at the weekend and pitch cutting during the week is done by our volunteers who continue to alleviate the costs and we are indebted to them, however some costs are incurred.
We remind you that our club lotto is presently our only way to financially support the club. Our expenses include loan repayments, county board payments and upkeep and maintenance. We’ve had a lot more games than usual recently and it’s great to hear the compliments about our grounds we’ve received coming from other clubs.
Continue please to play our club lotto and play responsibly – https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp…
The club fundraiser in May assisted hugely for our 2020 affiliation, COVID requirements (new signage, hand sanitisers etc) and other payments as outlined above.
We’d also like to thank our sponsors, in the present climate it is not easy for companies so thank you all.
We’ll be selling more advertising space shortly as well, details soon.
For the members, committee, parents, teams and mentors you have all been responsible with COVID and we thank you and ask you all to continue to adhere to all requirements. Complete Healthy Declaration before training or games. Wash hands – Sanitise hands on entry and exit – Keep you distance – keep contact tracing list – keep to time slot for training – don’t hang around- respect all others and we should be safe.
If you feel unwell at anytime don’t go to pitch or training or games. COVID is not a disease it is a virus which effects all differently. Be honest to yourself, your family, colleagues if you are unwell and any COVID symptoms – isolate – ring GP and inform those concerned your not feeling well. This is about trust/honesty there should be no stigma if you contract it.
Thank you
Kiltale Hurling Club Committee
Kiltale vs Kildalkey
Tonight @ 7.15pm
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1. Go to https://meath.gaa.ie/meathgaatv/
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4. Click on the live link to the game
Kiltale 3-11
Kilskyre Moylough 0-16
Scorers Kiltale:
P Durnin 1-05
P Garvey 1-02
S McCormack 1-00
E Clarke 0-01
D Matthews 0-01
S Cummins 0-01
TJ Lynch 0-01
Kiltale 2-13 Killyon 1-16
Kiltale:
Conor Ryan; David Donoghue Cathal Brien; Gavin McVann Stephen Donoghue Philly Garvey (0-01) Fergal McCabe; Padraic Kelly Conor McNally; James Kelly (1-02) Jack Regan (0-08, 6f) Caragh O’Brien; Peter Durnin (1-01) Adam Murphy (0-01) Evan Clarke.
Subs Stepthen Cummins for O’Brien, Ciaran Ennis for Donoghue, Cathal McCabe for Regan, Regan for Clarke
Thu 6th Aug 20 19:00
Kiltale v Bhulf Tón Clg
RS Awards – U13 Hurling League
Round 1 Time: 19:00
Venue: Kiltale
Sat 8th Aug 20 9:30
Kiltale v Kildalkey
U7 Hurling Group 1
Round 1 Time: 9:30
Venue: Kiltale
Kiltale v Kildalkey
U9 Hurling Group 1
Round 1 Time: 9:30
Venue: Kiltale
Ratoath v Kiltale
U8 Hurling Group 1
Round 1 Time: 10:00
Venue: Ratoath
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With a limit of just 200 allowed into each match venue, clubs will be allocated 55 tickets to distribute to their supporters for each championship game.
In addition each club will get 32 complimentary tickets to cater for players, mentors and officials.
Only supporters with a ticket will be allowed into the game and tickets are priced at €10. There will be no concessions for children, students or OAPS.
SFC, IFC, JFC, SHC and IHC will be all ticket with 55 supporters allowed in per club.
There are plans in place to stream games held in Pairc Tailteann at a cost of €6 per game
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