Lotto: Not won Numbers drawn: 7, 9, 19, 22 3 x €20 winners: Thomas Cummings; Hugh O’Sullivan; Joe Mulligan Next week’s jackpot: €4,600
Awards Night 2019 – December 28th
We’re asking people to buy a raffle ticket on the evening of the medal presentation, for €10 – it’s not just for the prizes above, you also get a national club draw ticket valued at €10 so it’s a no-brainer!
Thanks for your ongoing support – and remember, you don’t need to be attending the awards night to purchase a ticket!
Goal Mile 2019 – Christmas Morning
By now an annual fixture on our festive calendar, the GOAL Christmas Mile returns this December 25th – Christmas Morning – at Kiltale GAA track from 11am to 12 noon.
Run/Jog/Walk a mile for this great cause! Adults and Children all welcome.
Walkers, runners, young and old, all welcome to this family fun event on Christmas morning in aid of Goal. Why not take 15 minutes out on Christmas morning, get some fresh air and run or walk a mile in aid of a very worthy cause before settling into the day’s festivities.
No registration required, just show up on the day, donate and run or walk the mile!
Good luck Jack!
Bingo’s back!
Bingo resumes on Tuesday evenings in the clubhouse from 8:30pm sharp, beginning on Tuesday 5th November. Eyes down and get marking!
Now in Instagram!
We’re now on Instagram @kiltalehurlingclub! Get following, huns xo
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
Our minors showed on Saturday that the future is bright with a deserved seven point win over St Peter’s Dunboyne.
Minor Hurling Div 2 Final: Kiltale 4-09 St Peters Dunboyne 2-08
In difficult conditions Kiltale and Dunboyne played out an exciting final on Saturday in Pairc Tailteann. There was never going to be much between the two sides that swept through the division unbeaten and so it proved for much of the match before a late Vinny Walsh goal settled things in second half injury time.
The wet surface made it hard for the players to maintain clean possession in the early part of the encounter but as both sides got used to conditions the hurling standard improved markedly.
Dunboyne settled slightly better and led early with a point from Simon Cunningham, with Kiltale ruing a number of wides as the full forward line of Adam McDonnell,
Donal Matthews and Eoin McCabe tried to get to grips with the wide open spaces of the county grounds. However the nerves were soon settled when McCabe slotted home a goal from close quarters after 10 minutes after some good work from centre forward Sean Hughes. Soon there was another goal when Matthews knocked the sliotar down to McDonnell who struck cleanly to the net, the inside line were now firing on all cylinders.
With Eoghan Frayne now dominating the midfield, Kiltale took control, Evan Clarke was running at speed at the Dunboyne defence and Gavin McVann was controlling the half back area. One of the youngest players on the pitch Charlie McCormack gave a flawless first half performance at corner back and he was aided well by Sean McKenna and Jeff Wall.
Further points from McDonnell and Frayne came before Matthews struck a third goal and the side in maroon led 3-03 to 0-05 at half time. Brian Donnelly (free), Joe Humphreys and Cunningham were keeping the scoreboard ticking over for Dunboyne.
With Darragh McVann, Luke Moran and Michael Brady dominating with pure hard work around the middle, Kiltale started the second half strongly with points from Frayne, McDonnell and substitute Conor Quinn but Dunboyne weren’t giving up easily and netted through a Liam Callanan goal after 45 minutes, this was just after a Cunningham free. With nine minutes left Dunboyne were awarded a penalty when Kiltale full back Aidan Fraher was adjudged to have taken down one of the Dunboyne forwards and Brian Donnelly struck home despite a brave effort by goalkeeper Liam Boyle to keep it out. The next two scores went to Dunboyne and suddenly there were just three between the teams and it was game on.
Kiltale needed someone to step up to the mark and cometh the hour cometh the man as Frayne slotted ove the point of the match from under the stand after a looping run.
Graig Gilsenan replaced the McCormack at the back for Kiltale and with Dunboyne now chasing the game, Kiltale broke and a smart touch from Quinn set up Walsh to put a seven point cushion between the teams.
Kiltale: Liam Boyle; Sean McKenna, Aidan Fraher, Charlie McCormack; Jeff Wall, Gavin McVann, Luke Moran; Michael Brady, Eoghan Frayne (0-04); Evan Clarke, Sean Hughes, Darragh McVann; Adam McDonnell (1-04 1f), Donal Matthews(1-00), Eoin McCabe(1-00). Subs: Conor Quinn (0-01) for Eoin McCabe, Vinny Walsh (1-00) for Michael Brady, Craig Gilsenan for Charlie McCormack, Seamus Anderson for Darragh McVann. Sean Deegan, Liam O’Reilly, Mark Flaherty, Sean Lynch, Tom Ryan.
St Peter’s Dunboyne: Jack O’Gorman; Brian Kennedy, Joe Humphreys (0-01), Cathal Melia; Brain Donnelly (1-02 1 pen 2f), Peter Connolly, Aidan Flynn; Eoghan McCormack, Joseph Egan; Daire Rohan, Liam Callanan (1-00), Simon Cunningham (0-04 2f); Keelan O’Connell (0-01), Martin Campbell, Luke Jennings.
Kildalkey’s Nicky Potterton with Iarla Hughes Kiltale during the Meath SHC final at Pairc Tailteann. Photo: Hogan Stand
Kiltale and Kildalkey will have to do it all over again after this entertaining Meath senior hurling championship final draw played in ideal conditions at Páirc Tailteann.
Kiltale 1-13 Kildalkey 1-13
Kildalkey will be wondering tonight just how they left this won behind them. A Noel Kirby goal after 25 minutes of the second half had The Village four points to the good and a first Jubilee Cup title since 2011 looked on the cards.
Kiltale were dealt a major blow in the early minutes of the second half when influential forward Mark O’Sullivan was sent off.
Jack Regan, who by his own standards had a quiet afternoon, came to the rescue for the six in a row chasing Kiltale with a goal and a point to tie up the game and the county star raised another white flag to give the holders the lead with two minutes of injury time remaining.
With time up referee Richie Morris awarded Kildalkey a free and Paddy Conneely pointed to earn his side a replay.
The game only came to life with Kirby’s goal and Kildalkey went in at the break 0-8 to 0-6 in front after playing with the breeze.
Before the game there was a minutes silence observed for the late Fintan Ginnity, former Chairman of the Meath County Board, who passed away last Thursday.
Kiltale: Shane McGann, Iarla Hughes, Philip Garvey, David Donoghue, Stephen Donoghue, Ronan Ryan, James Kelly, Willie Mahady, Padraig Kelly, Adam Murphy 0-2, Cathal McCabe, Jack Regan 1-6, Ross Ryan 0-1, Fearghal McCabe 0-1, Mark O’Sullivan 0-2. Subs: Shane Lenehan, Peter Durnin 0-1, Chris Reilly.
Kildalkey: Mark McCormack, David Conneely, Gary Kelly, Brendan McKeon, James McNally 0-1, David Harmon, Mairtin Doran, Patrick Potterton 0-1, Padraig Geoghegan, Mark Healy, Kevin McKeon 0-1, Sean Heavey 0-1, Nicky Potterton 0-1, Paddy Conneely 0-6, Luke Rickard 0-1. Subs: Noel Kirby 1-1, Niall McNally.
Lotto: Not won Numbers drawn: 1, 14, 25, 26 3 x €20 winners: Catherine Kane, Brian Gilsenan, Padraig Kelly Sr Next week’s jackpot: €3,700
Seniors chase a monumental 6-in-a-row
Preparations continue on and off the pitch as our senior side chase an amazing 6-in-a-row titles to equal the Kilmessan (Drumree) team of the 1940s. Come out to support the lads in their quest against Kildalkey – throw-in in Navan is at 3.30pm.
Minor final on Saturday
Our minors kick off the weekend on Saturday, also in Pairc Tailteann at 2pm when they take on St. Peter’s Dunboyne.
We’d love to see massive support for the future of the club so come along to cheer the lads on their own big day!
Camogie girls bow out
A brave second half performance wasn’t enough for Kiltale as they bowed out of the Leinster Junior Championship in Newtown in Kildare on Sunday last vs Cappagh – Cappagh 4-14 Kiltale 1-18.
Cappagh led by 10 points at half time. Second half came and Kiltale kicked off bringing the gap to a one point lead for Cappagh with about 10 minutes left on the clock. Things did not work out and 5 gap lead meant Cappagh came out on top. Hard Luck girls.
Big Breakfast a Big Success!
Thanks to everyone who turned out on Sunday last, a massive crowd enjoyed a breakfast skillfully served by our senior players.
Fixtures coming soon
Saturday 5th October: U13 Hurling league, roinn C round 6: Kiltale v Donaghmore-Ashbourne – venue Kiltale, throw-in 12pm
Saturday 5th October: Meath MHC division 2 final: Kiltale v St Peter’s Dunboyne – venue Páirc Tailteann, throw-in 2pm
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
Lotto: Not won Numbers drawn: 2, 6, 16, 17 3 x €20 winners: Catherine Kane, Brian Gilsenan, Padraig Kelly Sr Next week’s jackpot: €3,600
Girls bring silverware to the parish with stunning win!
It was tight and exciting, but the skill and passion of the Kiltale Camogie Intermediate team shone through in the end in a pulsating encounter in Trim last Saturday.
Kiltale 2-6 Kildalkey 2-4
Kiltale got the better of Kildalkey in this eagerly contested Meath Intermediate Camogie Championship final played at Lomans Park Trim.
The winners got the better start and raced into a three point lead thanks to scores from Cheyene O’Brien, Aideen Smith and a free from Ciara Donoghue.
Kildalkey opened their account with a point before Paddy Kelly’s charges got in for two goals through Sarah Kelly and Jenny Rispin. The eventual winners
thought they had a third green flag raised but Cheyenne O’Brien effort was disallowed.
Kildalkey gave themselves some hope before the break when Rachelle Potterton goaled to leave the half time score 2-4 to 1-1 in Kiltale’s favour.
The team in Blue and White pressed hard in the second half and were rewarded with 1-3 to narrow the gap but two great long range points from Sarah Kelly and Cheyenne O’Brien steadied Kiltale and they held on to record a great victory.
Best for the winners were Emma Mc Loughlin, Cheyenne O’Brien and Fiona Madden in defence. Louise Donoghue was voted Player of the Match at midfield and was greatly assisted by Aindrea Pearle who got through a great lot of work. Up front Sarah Kelly, Rachel Gareth and Jenny Rispin were a constant threat to the Kildalkey rearguard.
After the game Meath Camogie Chairman Michael Butler presented the Jim McDermott Memorial Cup to Kiltale captain Cheyenne O’Brien.
Kiltale: Shirley Dixon; Taylor Little, Fiona Madden, Lea Gilsenan; Emma McLoughlin, Cheyenne O’Brien 0-2, Ella Jackson; Andrea Pearle, Louise Donoghue; Sarah Kelly 1-1, Fia O’Brien 0-1, Aideen Smith 0-1; Jenny Rispin 1-0, Ciara Donoghue 0-1, Rachel Garreth.
Subs: Loise Byrne, Clidhna O’Sullivan, Donna Ratty, Meabh Ahearn, Liz Lawless, Rachel Moran, Alana Madden, Mary Kate Kiernan, Natasha Ashe, Emily Gilsenan, Aoife Mulligan, Dara McCormack, Jessica Moriarty, Mairead McCabe, Sinead Dixon, Grace O’Connor, Afra Schilder.
The Big Breakfast is Back!
Fixtures coming soon
Saturday 21st September: Meath MHC division 2 round 5: Kiltale v St Peter’s Dunboyne – venue Kiltale, throw-in 2pm
Saturday 21st September: Under-13 HL roinn C round 5: Killyon v Kiltale – venue Killyon, throw-in 2pm
Sunday 22nd September: Meath SHC semi-final: Kiltale v Trim – venue Páirc Tailteann, venue 2:30pm
Saturday 28th September: Under-11 HL group 1 round 4: Rathmolyon v Kiltale – venue Rathmolyon, throw-in 12pm
Saturday 28th September: Under-7/9 HL group 1 round 4: Rathmolyon v Kiltale – venue Rathmolyon, throw-in 10:30am
Saturday 28th September: Under-10 HL group 1 round 4: Kiltale v Ratoath – venue Kiltale, throw-in 11am
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
Kiltale’s Philly Garvey with Neil Heffernan Trim during the Meath SHC semi final at Pairc Tailteann
Kiltale’s quest for six is still on course following this thrilling win over Trim in the semi-final at rain-soaked Pairc Tailteann on Sunday afternoon.
Kiltale …… 3-16 Trim …….. 3-14
A game that will be remembered for its dramatic second quarter and how the champions responded. Later as Trim pressed to maintain their Jubilee Cup bid, Kiltale were resolute in defence after a shaky first-half.
Kiltale led by 3-9 to 3-6 at the break after a first-half played in damp conditions that led to errors on both sides.
The champions responded well when pressurised and a strong rearguard action with full-back Phillip Garvey impressing along with sub Brian Reilly they leaked no further goals. The latter did well after the break to curb Trim’s top scorer Brian Dowling.
Following a first-half that yielded 21 scores including six goals, the second-half produced 15 scores, all points. Despite the drop in scoring rate, the contest developed.
Kiltale moved seven clear on two occasions in the third quarter. However, Trim did not fold as they did in last year’s final. They managed to keep the champions scoreless from the 45th minute.
As they did in the quarter-final win over Ratoath, Trim finished strongly posting four unanswered points in the last quarter when a downpour soundtracked the contest.
Just four points separated the teams in the 56th minute when James Toher was narrowly wide with a free from midfield. That was to prove crucial as six minutes of stoppage time unfolded.
Neil Cole’s men might have forced extra time if that aforementioned free had gone over. Overall, Kiltale appeared the fitter team and were able to hold their strong young challengers at bay.
Impressive indivual scoring performances were headed by Trim’s Brian Dowling who scored 1-10, that included six frees. For Kiltale, Mark O’Sullivan led the way wth 2-3 from play. Jack Regan pitched in with eight points (six frees).
The opening 13 minutes gave no indication of what was to unfold in the second quarter. The champions opened with intent to finish the contest early. With James Reilly driving them forward from wing-back Kiltale led by 1-5 to 0-1 before the opening quarter passed.
Ross Ryan might have had a second goal for Kiltale in the early stage but the Jubilee Cup holders looked good.
Like a bolt from the blue, Trim were revived by Alan Douglas’ 14th minute goal with assistance from Neil Heffernan. Kiltale still led by double scores, but that four-point deficit was eradicated four minutes later.
A long James Toher delivery was played by Brian Dowling to Heffernan who netted to tie the scores for the first time, 2-2 to 1-5, with 18 minutes gone.
It set the tone for the remainder of the half. Points from Regan (free) and Mark O’Sullivan moved Kiltale two clear. Trim responded with their third goal, in the 22nd minute when Dowling netted with help from Ian Bermingham.
That left Trim ahead for the first time, 3-2 to 1-7. Regan (free) and Alan Douglas swapped scores. Kiltale outscored Trim by 2-2 to 0-4 over the remainder of the half. The town side were chasing the game thereafter.
The crucial scores in that sequence arrived around the 26th minute with Mark O’Sullivan netting for Kiltale before assisting Fearghal McCabe for his three-pointer. Those scores proved crucial to the outcome.
Kiltale – Shane McGann; Iarla Hughes, Phillip Garvey, David Donoghue; Stephen Donoghue, Ronan Ryan, James Kelly; William Mahady, Padraig Kelly (C); Mark O’Sullivan (2-3 ,Cathal McCabe (0-1), Jack Regan (0-8, 6 fs); Adam Murphy, Fearghal McCabe (1-1), Ross Ryan (0-1). Subs – Brian Reilly for D Donoghue (ht), Peter Durnin (0-2) for Murphy (ht), Conor Shirren for Garvey (bs 41-46), Chris Reilly for McCabe (53).
Trim – Charlie Ennis; Mikey Cullen, Gerard Dwane, Ryan Andrews; Sean Magee, James Toher (0-1 f2, David Murtagh; Diarmuid Higgins, Dylan Farrell; Conor Quigley (0-1), Damian Magee, Ian Bermingham; Brian Dowling (1-10, 6fs), Alan Douglas (1-1), Neil Heffernan (1-0). Subs – Ciaran Joyce for D Magee (17), Ciaran O’Rourke for Murtagh (28), Luke Moran for R Andrews (49), Mikey Cole for Bermingham (54)
Our seniors are still in the mix for six: their county semi-final against Trim throws in at 2:30pm this Sunday in Navan. Be the 16th Man!
Best of luck ladies!
Kiltale Intermediate Camogie team who bet Drumree in Intermediate Camogie semifinal 4-20 to 0-7. Team Shirley Dixon, Taylor Little Fiona Madden, Leah Gilsenan, Emma McLoughlin, Cheyenne O’Brien, Ella Jackson, Louise Donoghue, Andrea Pearl, Sarah Kelly, Fia O’Brien, Aideen Smith, Rachel Garrett, Ciara Donoghue, Jenny Rispin. Subs: Liz Lawless, Meabh Ahern, Donna McGann, Mary Kate Kiernan, Emily Gilsenan, Natasha Ashe, Laoise Gillic, Jessica Moriarty.
Meath Camogie Intermediate championship Final Sat 21st September Kiltale v Kildalkey Venue Trim GAA TIME 1pm Extra time if necessary Admission €10 per adult, €5 OAP/Student, u18 free
Let’s all get out to support the girls!
Fixtures coming soon
Saturday 21st September: Meath MHC division 2 round 5: Kiltale v St Peter’s Dunboyne – venue Kiltale, throw-in 2pm
Saturday 21st September: Under-13 HL roinn C round 5: Killyon v Kiltale – venue Killyon, throw-in 2pm
Sunday 22nd September: Meath SHC semi-final: Kiltale v Trim – venue Páirc Tailteann, venue 2:30pm
Saturday 28th September: Under-11 HL group 1 round 4: Rathmolyon v Kiltale – venue Rathmolyon, throw-in 12pm
Saturday 28th September: Under-7/9 HL group 1 round 4: Rathmolyon v Kiltale – venue Rathmolyon, throw-in 10:30am
Saturday 28th September: Under-10 HL group 1 round 4: Kiltale v Ratoath – venue Kiltale, throw-in 11am
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
Lotto: Not won Numbers drawn: 3, 9, 15, 28 3 x €20 winners: Cillian O’Sullivan, Cathal Egan, John Horan Next week’s jackpot: €3,400
Please contact any committee member if you wish to purchase prepaid Lotto entry for 10, 20 or 52 weeks. As this is the main income which the club use for the running of the club, we would encourage all members to support.
Minors secure final place with big win in Navan
Minor Hurling Div 2, round 4: Kiltale 10-22 O’Mahonys/Wolfe Tones 0-08
We needed a win last week to secure a spot in the county final and the lads came up trumps, plus some more, with a devastating display in Navan.
The new pitch on the Trim road is a fantastic facility for the O’Mahony’s club with a really good surface for hurling.
Early points from Donal Matthews and goals from fellow front-line forward Adam McDonnell set the tone and the away side were 3-04 to 0-00 up after 10 minutes.
The O’M/WT side just couldn’t cope with the two inside forwards and it took 15 minutes before they got on the scoreboard, Evan Clarke had added another goal with an incredible solo effort which started near the sideline and ended up in the net. At half-time the game was over as a contest with Kiltale leading 9-14 to 0-04 thanks to more scores from McDonnell and Matthews and Eoghan Frayne chipping in with a goal and placed balls.
Captain Gavan McVann also got on the score-sheet with a goal – one for the scrapbook for the full-back turned centre-back. Kiltale made wholesale positional and substitution changes at half-time and the game petered out to its inevitable conclusion.
The big focus now is on the final which is scheduled for October 5th vs Dunboyne. We do however have to play Dunboyne in the final game of the group stage.
Scorers Kiltale:A. McDonnell 5-03; D. Matthews 2-07; E. Frayne 1-08; E. Clarke 1-01; G. McVann 1-01; S. Hughes 0-02null
Fixtures coming soon
Saturday 14th September: U10 HC group 1 round 3: Kiltale v Donaghmore/Ashbourne – venue Kiltale, throw-in 12pm
Saturday 14th September: U7/9 HC group 1 round 3: Kiltale v St Patrick’s – venue Kiltale, throw-in 10:30am
Saturday 14th September: U11 HC group 1 round 3: Kiltale v St Patrick’s – venue Kiltale, throw-in 12pm
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
Lotto: Not won Numbers drawn: 4, 22, 27, 30 3 x €20 winners: Kelly family; Dom Reilly; John Byrne Next week’s jackpot: €3,300
Please contact any committee member if you wish to purchase prepaid Lotto entry for 10, 20 or 52 weeks. As this is the main income which the club use for the running of the club, we would encourage all members to support.
Last minute point denies Seniors perfect group record
The seniors were already qualified as winners of group A before before their last game on Saturday vs Ratoath but were looking for a perfect 6 from 6 in Navan on Saturday evening last. Despite leading for almost the entire match, a strong last 10 minutes from Ratoath meant the teams shared the spoils.
Hogan Stand report:
Kiltale ………… 3-15
Ratoath ………. 1-21
When Chris Reilly netted for the champions at the old swimming pool end of the ground in the 42nd minute, the Kiltale led by eight points, 3-14 to 0-15. They looked set to repeat last year’s SHC semi-final win over Ratoath.
Ratoath outscored them by 1-6 to 0-1 thereafter. Kiltale’s sole remaining score came courtesy of Jack Regan (free) with the hour almost up to restore his side’s lead.
Then came the match-leveller that tied the scores for the fourth time. Sean O’Hanrahan posted the equaliser at the town end.
A spirited Ratoath showing salvaged something from a fixture in which they never led.
Padraig O’Hanrahan made a significant contribution to Ratoath’s cause with 1-12, all from placed balls. Some of his frees were outstanding efforts. The highlight of his 15-point tally was a 56th minute brilliantly struck penalty goal – Padraig Byrne appeared to be the player fouled – that tied the scores for the third time, 1-20 to 3-14.
Kiltale already through the knockout stages as were Ratoath needed a win and other results to go their way to join the champions in the semi-finals. As it was they had at least a quarter-final fixture to prepare for.
In the first-half Kiltale were backed by a strong blustery wind. The scores were tied twice before the champions gradually moved clear.
That lead was further enhanced by Cathal McCabe’s 21st minute goal that left it 1-7 to 0-5. McCabe registered 1-4 from play in the opening period.
Padraig O’Hanrahan landed seven frees into the wind in the first 30 minutes, including one from just inside his own half. Another was converted from close to the left-hand sideline, about 60-metres.
Kiltale got a stroke of luck in the third minute of added time when a David Donoghue delivery, close to his own 45, wound up in the Ratoath net with their goalkeeper Collie O’Riordan, apparently obstructed by the sun.
Kiltale finished their stint with the wind leading by 2-11 to 0-11. However, the elements were squally at times. Before the game was out, the players were subjected to sun-showers.
The best conditions were experienced during an overcast third quarter which improved matters for players and spectators alike.
By the 39th minute the margin was down to five points, when Gavin McGowan sent over, 2-13 to 0-14. The sides shared points before Reilly goaled after James Kelly put him through.
Just when it looked as it the holders might ease clear, Ratoath responded positively and were rewarded with a draw.
Kiltale – Shane McGann; Iarla Hughes, Phillip Garvey, David Donoghue (1-0); Stephen Donoghue, Ronan Ryan, Conor Shirren; Padraig Kelly, Willie Mahady; James Kelly (0-1), Cathal McCabe (1-4), Jack Regan (0-8, 2fs 1 65); Adam Murphy (0-2), Fearghal McCabe, Chris Reilly (1-0). Subs – Shane Lenehan for Shirren (47), Jack Bannon for Kelly (48).
Ratoath – Collie O’Riordan; Paddy Dowd, Brian Murphy, Niall McLarnan; Conor McGill, Daithi McGowan, Ben McGowan; Jack McGowan, Padraig Byrne; Sean O’Hanrahan (0-3), Padraig O’Hanrahan (1-12 fs, 1-0 pen, 0-12 fs), Darragh Kelly (0-2); Niall Murphy, Gavin McGowan (0-3), Cian Rogers (0-1). Subs – Cormac Butler for Jack McGowan (bs 42-45), Sean Johnston for N Murphy (53)
Important match for Minors on Saturday
Our minor (u17) side have a big match away to Navan O’Mahonys/Wolfe Tones on Saturday in Navan (2pm). A victory could secure a place in the Div 2 county final, but this is somewhat dependent on results elsewhere. A good number of these lads will be moving up to adult ranks next year, so come out and support them and see what the future holds.
The clubhouse is a very important facility in our parish and always needs support. Like other clubs we don’t want to know what it is to be without it. Drop in for a drink or an ESSENCE Coffee or think about using the facility for a party or meeting.
We appreciate your support and value the custom you all give.
