Louth GAA Round Up | Division 3A & 3B

John O’Neill Sand & Gravel Louth Division 3A League

JOHN MITCHELS 2-7

O’CONNELLS 2-12

O’Connell’s bounced back from last weeks defeat to the league leaders to record a five point victory over John Mitchels in Páirc Sean Misteal on Saturday evening.

The home side got off to a flyer when Trevor Matthews put Aaron Keely through and he shot to the net after two minutes. But the visitors hit back with a point from Niall Conlon and a brace of goals from Jackie Agnew after he was put through by wily Conlon on both occasions. A brace of points from Robert Quigley and another one from Agnew left the score 1-0 to 2-4 after 15 minutes.

Points from John Bingham and Andrew Bingham cut the lead to five but a brace of points from Bernard Osborne returned the status quo. Mikey Nulty got a point for the home side but the Bellingham team landed another three points from Conlon, Agnew and Harry Kierans before the break to leave the score at half time 1-3 to 2-9.

A free from Conlon increased the lead for O’Connells at the start of the second half. Points from Tristan Knowles and Nulty added to the Mitchels score and after a free into the area was caught by Robbie Coyle and he was adjudged to have been taken down and the referee pointed to the spot for a penalty.

Nulty stepped up to take the spot kick but keeper John Brennan got down to his left to save the shot but the referee said he had moved to early and had the kick retaken and this time Nulty made no mistake with the spot kick to leave the score 2-5 to 2-10 with 15 minutes to go.

Osborne got his third point of the game for the visitors but a brace of points from Nulty and John Gallagher cut the lead to four. Conlon got the last score of the game to secure the victory for the Bellingham side that see’s them move back into second place in the league table.

JOHN MITCHELS: David Anderson; James Sands, Mitchell Keenan, Michael Quinn; John Bingham 0-1, Mickey Nulty 1-3(P), Aaron Kane; Aaron Keely 1-0, Andrew Bingham 0-1; Jamie Durnin, John Gallagher 0-1, Tristan Knowles 0-1; Robbie Coyle, Trevor Matthews, Alan Mackin.

SUBS: Stephen Bingham for Robbie Coyle, Liam Devitt for Aaron Kane, Anthony Coyle for Mickey Quinn, Barry Kirk, Keith Durnin, Leigh Ross

O’CONNELLS: John Brennan; Sam Shearman, Conor Byrne, Tadhg Kearney; Emmet Byrne, Stuart Osborne, Liam Kiernan; Conor Culligan, Cailum Woods; Harry Kierans 0-1, Robert Quigley 0-2(1f), Bernard Osborne 0-3; Evan Kearney, Niall Conlon 0-4(1f), Jackie Agnew 2-2.

SUBS: Sean Geeney for E Kearney.

OLIVER PLUNKETTS 0-7

GLYDE RANGERS 0-8

Brian Duffy was once again the toast of Tallanstown with a late winner over top of the table Oliver Plunketts in Mell. The loss could be costly for the Drogheda side who have now lost their cushion at the top of Division 3A.

Glyde, under new management were determined from the off and led 0-4 to 0-3 at half time with Louth under 20 panellist Tadhg Kellett to the fore. Plunketts relied once more on Cian Brady in their full forward line to stay in touch.

With the dour affair going down to the wire, Cian Matthews looked to have kept Emmett Kellehers side four points ahead of the rest on the league ladder but up popped Duffy with a late winner to move Rangers away from the relegation zone.

OLIVER PLUNKETTS: Colum Duffy; Cillian Matthews, David McTaggart, Ricky Bateson; Gary Keogh, Dean Carolan, Jamie Byrne; Shaun Smith, Sean Boyle; Sean Rice, Luke Carley, Killian Nolan; Cian Brady 0-3, Cian Matthews 0-1, Sean Callaghan 0-3.

SUBS: Robert Brodigan for S Rice, Evan Byrne for S Boyle, Conor Haggans for L Carley, Tadhg O Brien for Killian Nolan.

GLYDE RANGERS: David Brennan; Aaron Myles, Lee Finnegan, Fiachra Sheridan; Killian Scott, Barry Brennan, Ged Bourton; Adam Sweeney 0-1, Ciaran Sheridan 0-1; Tadhg Kellett 0-3, Aaron Devlin, Oisin Lynch 0-2; Leigh Byrne, Sean Devenney, Conor Sheridan.

SUBS: Kevin Teather, Pauric Kearney, Oran Matthews, Brian Duffy 0-1

NA PIARSAIGH BLACKROCK 2-3

NH FIONNBARRA 0-7

With three rounds to go, Na Piarsaigh Blackrock’s great escape could be on the cards after a tight win over fellow relegation embattled Naomh Fionnbarra on the Rock road on Saturday night. The win saw the hosts join the Togher men on points at the foot of Division 3A.

Goals in either half stunned the Annagassin outfit, Joe Woods first half goal was the impetus the Dundalk men needed to work hard and tackle to defend their lead. Conor Osborne once again was the main instigator for all good for Finbarrs but they trailed at half time.

Second half was even tighter but substitute Tiernan Mulvenna found the net to give the hosts the precious points. A renowned soccer player, the current Drogheda United coach showed the knack once again for winning goals and securing what could be a vital lifeline for the black and amber.

NA PIARSAIGH BLACKROCK: Aidan Marks; Gerard Rice, Shane Roddy, John Galligan; Tommy Muckian, Joe Woods 1-0, Michael Woods; Mark O'Hare 0-1, Conal Myles; Ronan McCartney, Robbie Murphy, Ciaran Murphy 0-2; Jonathan Deeney, Jamie Fealy, Fionn Tipping.

SUBS: James Mahony, Tiernan Mulvenna 1-0, Jarlath Lyons.

NH FIONNBARRA: Fionn McQuillan; Sean Boyle, Colin McGrane, Stephen Doyle; Ronan McCreesh 0-1, Ronan Callaghan, Chris McGlynn; Cormac McArdle, Adam Hanratty; Jack Murtagh, Mairtin Murphy, Dylan Hanratty; Aaron Kearney, Kallum Regan, Conor Osborne 0-4.

SUBS: Ciarán Murphy for Murtagh, Brendan Simms for Hanratty, Collum Kierans for K Regan, Jack Regan 0-2 for M Murphy, Michael McArdle for A Kearney.

John O’Neill Sand & Gravel Louth Division 3A League Table

John O’Neill Sand & Gravel Louth Division 3A League Fixtures

Saturday, 27th July – Round 13

Oliver Plunketts vs. Na Piarsaigh – Páirc Oilibhéar Pluincéad – 7PM

John Mitchels vs. Glyde Rangers – Páirc Sean Misteal – 7pm

O'Connells vs. Naomh Fionnbarra – The Grove Field – 7pm

John O’Neill Sand & Gravel Louth Division 3B League

ST NICHOLAS 1-9

ANNAGHMINNON ROVERS 0-6

Despite manager Karl O’Connor absent due to his wedding on Friday, St. Nicholas secured promotion and continued their push for the Division 3B title with a massive win over fellow title contenders, Annaghminnon Rovers.

In a tight first half, the visitors packed their defence and frustrated the Nicks, while Rory Phelan countered on the break to give Rovers an early two point to no score lead.

Midway through the half the hosts began to pressurise the visitors' kick out and soon levelled with points from Sam Reilly and Fionn Meagher. A late flurry of scores from Roy Kierans, Phillip Kirwan and Hayden Quinn had the home side leading going into the break.

The second half was a more controlled affair as St. Nicholas dominated possession while playing into a stiff breeze. Two more points from Reilly extended the lead and a goal from the impressive Caebhan Housidari put the game out of reach of the men from Stonetown. A late Fionn Meagher point confirmed the three points and division 3A football in Jimmy Pentony Park next season.

With no game to play next week Rovers manager Glenn Burden can be content with a good first season in which he has no doubt brought the club along. Promotion could still be on the cards if either the Mals or Tones slip up this Saturday.

ST NICHOLAS: Shane Finegan; Stephen Finegan, Alex Finegan, Caebhan Housidari 1-0; Aaron Flanagan, Ruairí Hanlon, Dylan Brogan; Sam Reilly 0-3, Philip Kirwan 0-1; Shane Downey, Fionn Meagher 0-2, Hayden Quinn 0-2; Brian Carter, Lee Kavanagh, Roy Kierans 0-1.

SUBS: Paudi Downey for Shane Downey.

ANNAGHMINNON ROVERS: Shane Grimes; Tomás Byrne, Eddie Finnegan, Chris Connolly; Paul McArdle, Nathan Buckley,Richie Ashfield; Conor Russell, Tony Brennan; Dwayne Markey 0-1, Rory Phelan 0-3, James O’Connor; Ronan Byrne, Fergal Markey 0-1, Aidan Lee Martin.

SUBS: Colin Campbell 0-1, Padhraic Corrigan, Paul Tierney, Ciaran O’Reilly.

WESTERNS 2-15

SEAN MCDERMOTTS 1-5

With one game to play, Westerns overcame local rivals Sean McDermotts to secure promotion out of Division 3B. The title will be decided next weekend away in Omeath but Saturday night they had to show resolve.

An early Niall Babington penalty sent Reaghstown pulses racing but they settled down into the contest against the visiting Seans and led by the short whistle. James Maguire hit 1-2 of his tally in the comeback.

Second half, David Martin’s side put things to bed early themselves when Emmet Smith hit a ten minute goal. Smith was in outstanding form all evening. The victory now sets up a final day battle to decide the title.

WESTERNS: Terry Sweeney; Andy Murray, Ray Quinn, Adam Duffy; Mick Martin, Conor McElleand 0-1, Ciaran Scriven; Finn Duffy, James Maguire 1-5; Rory Duffy 0-1, Dylan Ogle 0-2, Patrick Kerley 0-1; Aidan McGarrell, Killian Crosbie 0-1, Emmett Smith 1-4.

SUBS: Chris Kerr for McElleand, Joe Durnin for McGarrell, Ronan Gallagher for R Duffy, D Osbourne for Scriven.

SEAN MCDERMOTTS: Finbar Moran; Danny Reilly, Sean McMahon, Ian McDonald; Danny Commins, David McArdle, Donnacha McCourt; Pat Osbourne, Niall Babington 1-0 (Pen); Ian Corbally 0-1, Emmet Duffy, Conor Walsh; David O’Neill 0-3, Peter Tuite, Kevin McMahon 0-1.

SUBS: Noel Tuite for Ian McDonald, Declan Carroll for Emmet Duffy, Sean Boyle for Conor Walsh, Ronnie Ruikis for Noel Tuite.

WOLFE TONES 1-17

NAOMH MALACHI 0-5

Ahead of the final day, Drogheda side Wolfe Tones have put themselves right in the hunt for the play off spot with a comprehensive win over Naomh Malachi at home.

The win was crucial as it saw John Garvey’s men leapfrog their opponents on the table. The foundation for victory was laid when Garrett Cooney netted an early goal. Rory Taffee and Collie Rooney traded scores but it was a long way back for the Mals.

Paudie Moley tried to lift their spirits after the break but Taaffe was now in full flow clipping over four second half points. They face already promoted rivals and neighbours St Nicholas’ next. With faith in their own hands, a win will put Tones in the playoff spot at third but Mals could seize the opportunity against the Seans if Tones slip up.

WOLFE TONES: Alan Sweeney; Danny Byrne, Kevin Brady, Rhys McGovern; Sean Flanagan 0-2, Alan Fanning, Seán McQuail 0-1; Mark Healy, Dean Haggins; Dwayne Leavy, Eoghan Brennan 0-2, Darren Weldon 0-2; Liam Gaffney 0-2, Rory Taaffe 0-7, Garrett Cooney 1-1.

SUBS: Niall Smith for Cooney, Eoghan O’Shea for Healy

NAOMH MALACHI: Darren Kearney; Donal Begley, Stephen Burns, Daniel Mulligan; Darren Clarke, Jason Clarke 0-1, Conor Begley; Jamie Kelly, Paudie Moley 0-1; Matthew Campbell, Collie Rooney 0-2, Andrew Begley; Michael McLoughlin, Pierce Carthy, Ronan McElroy.

SUBS: Darragh Greene for Michael McLoughlin, Keelan Conlon for Andrew Begley, Gary McShane, Keelan Conlon, Paul Burke

John O’Neill Sand & Gravel Louth Division 3B League Table

John O’Neill Sand & Gravel Louth Division 3B League Fixtures

Saturday, 27th July – Round 14

Cuchulainn Gaels vs. Westerns – Páirc Naomh Lorcan – 7pm

Sean McDermotts vs. Naomh Malachi – Páirc MacDiarmada – 7pm

St. Nicholas vs. Wolfe Tones – Jimmy Pentony Park – 7pm