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Leinster Championship

St Lomans Mullingar 0.13 Simonstown 1.08

There’s a term in football “goals win games” but St Lomans will use a different term after their last two Leinster Championship games .... “Squads win games”. Once again, the introduction of subs had a major impact for the blues when they overcame Meath Champions Simonstown Gaels in Cusack Park on Sunday last. 

St Lomans made a nightmare start to the game and found themselves 1.04 to 0.00 down after 15 minutes. Padraig Mc Keever (2), Nathan O Brien and Brian Conlon were point scorers while Mark Mc Cabe raised the green flag. Despite the slow start St Lomans were unlucky not to have a goal or two of their own after Ronan O Toole and Ciaran Kilmurray efforts went wide of the post.  

The blues finally settled into the game and kicked four unanswered points with Ken Casey (after a fine run), Paul Sharry (a superb curled effort off the ground), Shane Dempsey (left footed effort) and John Heslin (free) the scorers. Both teams traded two points each before the break with Heslin twice on target including a wonderful solo effort to leave just three between the teams at the break. 

The second half belonged to St Lomans as the momentum of the game turned in favour of the blues while they held Simonstown scoreless for 22 minutes. St Lomans had upped their game considerably lead at the back most notably by Paddy Dowdall but all six defenders stood strong. Paul Sharry had his game of the season while the introduction of Kieran Lynam and Conradh Reilly proved to be crucial. 

Although it took 11 minutes for St Lomans to register the first score of the half they had it level three minutes later with John Heslin(2) and Shane Dempsey the scorers. Conradh Reilly gave St Lomans the lead after a sublime effort from along the line on the stand side. Paul Sharry and Heslin followed this up with two further points. Simonstown battled back and two points left the minimum between the teams before Kieran Lynam capped a wonderful performance when he fisted over the bar. 

The visitors made a late onslaught but St Lomans spirit and determination proved too much to handle as the blues booked their place in the Leinster Final.

Footnote; It was great to see so many of our Underage Academy Stars turn up in numbers and playing their part supporting the lads. Well done to Lorcan Sleator, Alan Bracken, Paul Dempsey, Tony Plunkett and all the coaches who organised this!

Team; Jason Daly, Neil O Toole, Jason O Toole, Gerry Grehan, Gary Glennon, Paddy Dowdall, Sean Flanagan, Paul Sharry(0.02,1f), Ciaran Kilmurray, Kelvin Reilly, Ronan O Toole, David Windsor, Ken Casey(0.01), John Heslin(0.06,5f), Shane Dempsey(0.02). Subs Used; Kieran Lynam(0.01), Conradh Reilly(0.01), Garrett Hickey, David Windsor, Billy O Loughlin.

Junior B Championship

The Junior B Team booked their place in the championship semi final after defeating Ballymore in Lakepoint Park on Saturday last on a score-line of 1.12 to 2.07.

A strong first half performance gave St Lomans a lead that wouldn’t be overturned. Chris Gilbert was on scoring form kicking 1.03 in the opening 30 minutes. The Sheridan brothers linked up well with both getting their names on the scoresheet while Shane Broughan kicked the score of the game after a run from his own 45m line. 

Ballymore battled hard in the second half and two goals left the game in the melting pot right up until the final whistle but scores from Eoghan O Keeffe, Shane Boyce, Kevin Regan and Daniel Sheridan ensured the blues booked their place in the semi final.

Team; Ryan Cleary, Jack Tyrrell, Senan Russell, John Brady, Shane Broughan(0.01), Darragh O Keeffe, Sean Lancaster, Daniel Sheridan(0.03), Kevin Regan(0.01), Michael Gleeson, Shane Boyce(0.01), Chris Gilbert(1.03,1f), James Cox(0.02f), Enda Lambden, Stephen Sheridan. Subs Used; Eoghan O Keeffe(0.01), Gerry Farrell, Andrew Mc Kenna, Sean Regan. 

AGM

The Annual General Meeting takes place in the clubhouse on Saturday December 9^th at 6pm. Nominations and notice of motions must be emailed to Declan Cox on secretary.stlomansmullingar.westmeath@gaa.ie  no later than Saturday December 2^nd. All members are requested to attend.

Lotto

There was no jackpot winner from the lotto draw on November 23^rd.  The numbers drawn were 1,19,23,28. Winners of €50 each were Noel Gilligan, Phil Jackson, Julie V Parolan and Barney Reynolds. Next week’s Jackpot will be €1,300. 

National Draw

The club has tickets for the National Gaa Draw which are been dispersed for members to sell. Tickets can be got from any of the club executive. There’s some wonderful prizes from a new car to All Ireland Final ticket packages. At just €10 they represent huge value. We ask all our members to support this draw and sell a book. 

Leinster Final

The biggest day in the history of the club has been confirmed for Sunday December 10^th where our seniors contest the Leinster Final against Moorefield of Co Kildare. O Moore Park Portlaoise is the venue with a throw in time of 2pm. 

We like to thank all our wonderful supporters and sponsors for all help during the year. If anyone would like to assist the club further through sponsorship for the upcoming final please contact Aidan Davitt 087 8235945, Declan Cox 086 3805581, Robbie Kenny 086 8538140 or Paul Devine 086 0455153. Our supporters have been the 16^th  player in our campaign so far and we’ll need their full support on final day!

Condolences

St Lomans Mullingar wishes to offer its condolences to James Murray and Family following the passing of Martin Murray, Colehill, Co Longford. Ar dheis Íamh de go raibh sé.