Na Naomh Uile – Iománaíocht na n-Óg

(All Saints – Juvenile Hurling)

 

U12 League Match v Creggan

Date – Saturday 17th July

Venue – Slemish Park

Time -11:00am

Players should be Slemish Park for 10:30am

 

Match Reports

U8s

Our U8s had their first run out this season when they competed in a blitz in Cushendall. They got off to a flying start against Cushendun when Maria O’Rawe scored the only goal of the game.  Buoyed by this victory the team put in some great performances in the rest of their matches and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The experience and confidence gained from their performances will stand to them in future matches.

Thanks to North Antrim for organising the event and the Ruairi Óg club for hosting the teams.

 

U12s

U12 League v Glenarm

Two weeks ago our U12s travelled to Feystown for an U12 league match. The squad was depleted somewhat due to injuries and end of school commitments but the lads put up a spirited display against a strong Glenarm side.

 

P5/P6 Blitz

The following week we were due to host a P5/P6 blitz at Slemish Park, however a number of South West Antrim teams failed to field and unfortunately the blitz was cancelled. We have made a decision to ask that All Saints be included at a North Antrim venue for future blitzes.

 

Feis na nGleann

At the end of May we entered the Feis na nGleann ten a side ground hurling competition. The event saw the welcome return of Daire Hasson. Daire had been out of action since sustaining an injury when playing football in Croke Park in April. He played in goals where he anchored an impressive defensive unit in which Conor McCormick, Joseph McCann and Padhraig Magill excelled. Conor O’Rawe continued some recent good form at training with two fine goals.

The lads done very well and they qualified for the final after a play off with Rasharkin. The final, played in Glenariffe, was against Glenarm. The lads needed little motivation as they were keen to reverse the result of their previous meeting. A strong wind blew down the glen making conditions less than ideal for hurling but both teams put on a great show. Playing against the wind in the first half All Saints had to withstand a lot of pressure before relief came in the form of a great point by Ryan McGarry scored from mid field. Glenarm came back with a wind assisted point from a sideline cut to leave the score equal at half time. The lads felt confident as they fielded for the second half. Ronan Ward came on for the injured Cormac Lemon and added strength at mid field. Things were looking good but we could not convert possession into scores. Then came the sucker punch – a seemingly harmless shot that was going wide deflected off a stick and the sliotar took a wicked change of direction and ended in the Ballymena goal. There was little time to recover and the lads learned what every Louth supporter knows – sport can sometimes be a cruel.

The boys can be proud of their achievement and an ice cream on the way home went a little way to ease the disappointment.

 

Congratulations

Congratulations to Colum Neeson who lined out at full back on the St Brendan’s team that won the McMullan Cup (U16 North Antrim Championship) on Feis Sunday. Colum helps to coach our juveniles; we wish him and St Brendan’s well in the county final later in the year.

 

U12 League v Randalstown

The lads were back in action on Saturday when they played Randalstown at home. Winning by 2:02 to 0:01 at half time this game looked in the bag, but Randalstown came out strongly and took the lead before All Saints came back to restore order.

This was a great team performance in which everyone played their part. Anthony McGuigan, in goals, marshalled the defence and set up attacks with astute puck outs.

In front of him Alex Swann, Conor McCormick and Padhraig Magill made up a mean back line. Eamon Elliott and Eoin McGuigan scored a point each and along with Ryan McGarry, Calum McGarry and Ronan Ward their movement and passing showed great vision and maturity. Up front Ryan McKenna, Conor O’Rawe and Niall O’Kane were unfortunate not to get a score or two; their efforts caused disarray and a few nervous moments in the opposition defence. Conor Gallagher returned to the fold like the Prodigal Son and added strength to the half back line. Ciarán Neeson, who missed the Feis due to injury made an impressive comeback, capped by a late pile driver of a penalty, which would have done Henry Shefflin proud, to seal victory.

 Final Score: All Saints 3:03 Randalstown 2:03

 

Juvenile Hurling Training Times

Wednesday nights at Slemish Park:

P2 –P4 – 06:30 – 07:45 

P5 – Y9  -06:30 – 08:00

 

U12 Hurling Fixtures
Date	Event	Opposition	Venue
Sat 17th July	U12 League	Creggan	Home
Tue 20th July	U12 C’ship	Larne	Home
Sat 24th July	U12 C’ship QF
Sat 31st July	U12 C’ship SF
Sat 07th Aug	U12 C’ship Final
Sat 14th Aug	U12 Blitz	Blitz	TBC
Tue 17th Aug	U12 League	Larne	Away
Sat 04th Sept	U12 League	Glenariffe	Home
To be Arranged	U12 League	Glenavy	Away

 

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