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Senior Championship

St Lomans Mullingar 4.12 Garrycastle 1.10

Goals proved crucial yet again as St Lomans bagged another four in their Senior Championship third round tie against Garrycastle in Rosemount on Saturday evening.

It was a tight affair in the opening thirty minutes with little to separate the teams yet it seemed St Lomans were always in control of the game. Ken Casey opened the scoring with a point before Doran Harte equalised for Garrycastle. St Lomans were denied an early goal with the woodwork getting in the way! John Heslin and Sean Flanagan added points before the blues first goal arrived. David Windsor did well to intercept a quick kick out from Garrycastle and he laid it off to David Whelan who in turn supplied John Heslin who made no mistake and buried to the roof of the net. Garrycastle were guilty of misses chances from placed balls and changing Conor Cosgrove to free taking duties paid off as he kicked four points either side of two John Heslin points. Michael Monaghan got the final say of the half with a point to leave two between the teams at half time.

Garrycastle started the second half brightly but points from Justin Barrett and Conor Cosgrove were cancelled out by John Heslin and Shane Dempsey scores. It was from here the blues stepped up a few gears and took complete control. Paul Sharry kicked a 45m free after a wonderful defensive clearance denied St Lomans their second goal. Ronan O Toole was dragged down in the box ten minutes into the half and John Heslin raised the green flag with the resulting penalty.

The move of the game arrived in the thirteenth minute of the half when John Heslin rose and caught for a mark, his quick pass to Paul Sharry in full stride saw the St Lomans midfielder cut through the Garrycastle defence and bury to the net for a goal of the season contender. David Whelan got his name on the scoresheet with a point before substitute Paddy Dowdall made an immediate impact intercepting a Garrycastle attack, his ball to Ronan O Toole set up man of the match John Heslin who completed his hat trick for the blues fourth goal. The final few minutes saw both teams add further scores with David Windsor kicking a fine point while Alex Gardiner got a goal for Garrycastle.

Team; Stephen Gallagher, Neil O Toole, Shane Flynn, Jason O Toole, Sean Flanagan(0.01), Gary Glennon, David Whelan(0.01), Kelvin Reilly, Paul Sharry(1.01,1x 45m), Kieran Lynam, Ronan O Toole, David Windsor(0.01), Ken Casey(0.01), John Heslin(3.06,1x pen, 4f), Shane Dempsey(0.01). Subs Used; Fola Ayorinde, Garrett Hickey, Ciaran Kilmurray, Paddy Dowdall, Gerry Grehan.

Ladies Championship

St Lomans Mullingar 5.15 Tyrrellspass 5.07

The senior ladies put in a wonderful performance in their crucial championship game against Tyrrellspass on Tuesday evening last! Up a point at half-time, they dug deep in the second half and played superbly!

Captain Aileen Martin lead from the back with a fine performance. Katie Dunne at midfield controlled the centre of the park while Megan Ennis and Sarah McManus got some crucial scores. These individual performances were complemented by an overall strong team performance, where the girls stood up when it counted most! The girls are now through to the Championship semi-final and will no doubt relish the challenge!

Lotto

There was no jackpot winner from the lotto draw on August 10th. The numbers drawn were 2,16,25,26. Winners of €50 each were Jim Doyle, Robyn, Daniel Martin and Charlie Clinton. Next week’s Jackpot will be €3,300.

Condolences

St Lomans Mullingar wishes to offer it’s condolences to the family and friends of David Hannon following his untimely passing and also to James Mc Kenna and family following the passing of Stephen Mc Kenna, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Ar dheis íamh de go raibh siad.

Fixtures

Wednesday 16th U12 League V Moate in Lakepoint Park at 7pm

Thursday 17th U14 Championship V Rosemount in Rosemount at 7pm

Monday 21st Minor Championship V Mullingar Shamrocks in Lakepoint Park at 7pm