Extended Clubnotes - Apr 8th 2008

Latest Fixtures and Results for all Adult teams can be found on the following webpage  - http://www.clontarfgaa.com/Matches/CompleteAdultFix_Res2008/tabid/1329/language/en-US/Default.aspx
 
Seniors drew with Fingal Ravens in the league (1-7,1-7).
 
Junior Football - A and B teams maintained 100% league records with impressive wins. The A's defeated St. Finnians (S) (4-17,0-1), while the B's won the derby battle with Raheny (1-12,1-9). The Junior C's were defeated by O'Dywers (3-10,1-6), despite good performances from Declan Groarke (1-2), Ian Sunderland and Alan Vale.
 
Minors – Despite a strong 2nd half performance, the Minor hurlers lost to Castleknock. There were good performances from E. Cronin (5pts), A O'Donohue, C. Golden and K. Johnson.
 
Junior Hurling – No fixture, training continues Mon/Wed.
 
U16 Hurlers lost to Commercials (1-2, 3-11).
 
Under 15 Hurlers – No info
 
Under 14 – Hurlers Feile match V Parnells ended in a draw. Best for Clontarf were Ronan McDyer (excellent from placed ball), Gavin Fitrzpatrick and Joseph Beauchamp. Next Feile fixture is V Raheny in 2 weeks time.
 
Under 13 – Hurlers played St. Brigids at home, losing (4-10,5-4). Clontarf had the winning of this match, but lost by inches!. Thanks to the U12 players who turned out.
 
Under 12 Football – All 3 teams competed this weekend.
U12A had a great and very important win over keen rivals Castleknock on Saturday on P 30.  The prize for the winners of this game was qualification for the semi-finals of the cup competition, the first stage in determining which teams which form Division 1 of the all city league at u-13 in 2009.  We saw a great display of hungry and skillful football, with impressive link play.  Clontarf , aided by a strong wind, had a whirlwind start and led 3-7 to 0-1 at half time.  Final score was 4-7 to 0-7.  Everyone did well for us but particularly impressive were Gavin Daly, Jordan Mulvany and Cian O'Flaherty
U12B didn't fare so well.  We met a very strong Whitehall A team.  Again, everyone tried their very best (which is all we ever ask) but we were unable to cope with the skill of their key players.  Whitehall are the strongest team in this group.  Sean Giles and Tieghernan O'Connor led by example.
U12C did us proud, as usual, against Man o' War.  We were much too strong for a gallant opposition and ran out winners by 6-7 to 0-0.  Conor Smyth excelled, as did John Hannan.
Under 11 – are this weeks TEAM OF THE WEEK. They defeated St. Vincents midweek and then had a hard fought win over Raheny in the Cup quarter final. Thanks to 2 goals from Barry Davis and great performances from Kevin Mangan and Fiach Beechinor.
 
Cluain Tarbh A 25 V Raheny 20. Cluain Tarbh B lost St Periguines Won.
 
Under 10 – Cluain Tarbh A 88 V Castleknock 39. Excellent performances from Robbie Murphy / Jack Polion / Martin Byrne. Cluain Tarbh B 38 V St Pats ( D ) 18 Excellent performances from Cian Walsh / Ronan Dunlea / Conor Clinton
 
Under 9 –  Cluain Tarbh A 14 V Erins Isle 24 Cluain Tarbh B 28  Erins Isle 13
 
Ladies Football – Homepages for all Ladies and Girls teams are now setup and include season fixtures, click here - http://www.clontarfgaa.com/Teams/Ladies/tabid/1115/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
 
Ladies Intermediate - Clontarf lost their opening cup game against Kilmacud Crokes in Glenalbyn on Wednesday April 2nd on a scorline of (4-8,0-7).
Clontarf scorers:- C. Doyle 0 – 4 (3f), H, Billings, F. Ward & H. Cliff 0 – 1
Next game:- League v Kilmacud Crokes Wednesday April 9th @ 7:15pm St Annes
 
Ladies Junior – Clontarf won their opening game of the season, defeating Craobh Ciaran (1-0,2-9)
 
U16 Girls kick off their season on Tuesday when they'll take on Skerries.
 
U14 Girls – 1st league game on Mon 7th.
 
U13 Girls – A great start to the season, with a fine win over Castleknock.
 
U12 Girls – Great performance in their 1st league match, but unfortunetly the opposition were too strong, well done to all.
 
U11 Girls – Great start to the season with a fine win over Naomh Barrog (3-1,1-3).
 
U10 Girls – The A team played their 1st league game on Sat against Kilmacud. The girls put up a great fight, but lost to a more experienced and stronger team. Well done to all.
 
The U10B team, many still only aged 8, had their 1st league outing on Sat against a skilful Kilmacud tream. Captain Aoibhe Bell led by example and always battling we got just reward in the last period with 2 goals from Eimer Deery and Emer Moreau.
Final score (2-0, 4-4), well done to all.
 
Condolences to Anne Reid on the passing of her Mother.