Askeaton/Ballysteen/Kilcornan GAA Club Notes:

West Junior B Football Final:

Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan 1-11Glin 0-07
The Junior B Footballers took on Glin on Friday evening for the West Junior B title in front of a bumper crowd in Foynes.
The game was barely a minute old when some slick interplay out the field saw the ball worked into the hands of Sam Duggan, who sidestepped his man and expertly dispatched an opening goal for Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan.
Glin levelled the game with a well-taken free before four quickfire points from Tomas Sheahan (x2), Shane Gallagher, and Evan Costello put us firmly in the driving seat. When Fiachra Butler White fired over a booming two-pointer from the left, it left the scoreline looking very healthy heading into the break. Half-time Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan 1-7 : 0-2 Glin.
To their credit, Glin came out in the second half with renewed energy and began getting the ball into more attacking areas. This purple patch saw them notch the next four scores, tightening the game to 1-7 to 0-6.
Our lads knuckled down, and with some fresh legs introduced from the bench, we began to regain control. Sam Duggan, now operating further out the field, landed a lovely point from the right-hand side. Sean McMahon then cleverly slotted over after winning a loose ball inside, settling the nerves and restoring a six-point cushion.
Glin continued to plug away, but our backs did a great job managing the final ten minutes, limiting them to just a single point. The freshly introduced Jamie Dolan slotted a 45 after a goalmouth scramble, and the experienced Shane Gallagher—rolling back the years—added the final touch with a point from a lovely Darragh Leonard lay-off.
Captain Shane Hanrahan was presented with the trophy after a fantastic team performance.
Congratulations to the players and management! A special mention to our U8 footballers who entertained the crowd at half-time with a great game against their Glin counterparts. Full-time
Askeaton/Ballysteen /ilcornan 1-11 Glin 0-7. Team lineup Brian Neville, Luke Kelly, John Fitzsimons, Shane Hanrahan (C), Evan Costello (0-1), Pakie Moran, Niall Barry, Shane Gallagher (0-2), Cormac McMahon, John Blackwell, John McCarthy, Tomas Sheahan (0-3), Colm O’Connell, Sam Duggan (1-1), Fiachra Butler White (0-2, 2P). Subs Sean McMahon (0-1), Tadgh Hanley, Jamie Dolan (0-1, 45), Callum Daly, Roger Somers, Jonathan Hartigan, Chris Kenny, Eoin Condon, Darragh Leonard.

Under 13 Football County Shield Semi Final
ABK Desmonds 2-08 Ballybricken/Bohermore/Croom 2-07
Our under 13 footballers qualified for the County Division 3 Shield Final after a nail biting one point win versus a strong Ballybricken Bohermore Croom in a greasy Culhane Park Glin on Wednesday night. We led throughout but showed real grit and determination in the closing stages as our lads put their bodies on the line to block everything our opponents threw at us to get us over the line by the narrowest of margins. Well done to this great group who are now bidding for a county double after their great hurling success last week. The final is fixed for Sunday night at 6:30pm in Fedamore versus Saint Patricks. Team and scorers Darragh Moran, Jake Gallagher, Oisin O’Connor, Josh O’Donoghue, Bradley Kelly, Dylan O’Connor 0-01, Kieran Condon, Michael O’Shaughnessy 1-00, Cian Somers, Kayden Delahunty, Danny Anglim 1-06 3 frees, Niall Sheehy 0-01, Eoghan Kelly, Sean Greene, Conor Sheahan. Subs used Paidi Sheehy, Paddy Nealon, Cathal O’Donoghue, Odhran Walsh,
County Under 13 Shield Football Final:
Hard luck to our under 13 footballers who were defeated by a strong St Patricks outfit on Sunday night in Fedamore. Despite only trailing at half time by a single point after playing against a strong breeze we just couldn’t get the scores needed in the second half and a couple of late St Patricks goals left the final scoreline 1-07 to 1-00. Hard luck to all involved.
Team: Darragh Moran, Jake Gallagher, Oisin O’Connor, Paddy Nealon, Conor Sheahan, Dylan O’Connor, Niall Sheehy, Cian Somers, Kieran Condon, Kayden Delahunty, Danny Anglim 1-00, Eoghan Kelly, Josh O’Donoghue, Sean Greene, Paidi Sheehy. Subs used Cathal O’Donoghue, Bradley Kelly, Odhran Walsh.

Under 14 Hurling Championship Round One:
ABK Desmonds 5-12 Monaleen 1-05
Our under 14 hurlers enjoyed a comfortable round one vistory over Monaleen in Askeaton last Thursday night. Rian Kelly top scored with 2-03 with Kieran Hanley, Darragh Whelan and Danny Anglim all contributing to the scoreboard. There will be tougher challenges ahead but a very good start to our campaign. Well done lads. Team and scorers Darragh Moran, Tom Harty, Hugh Sheehy, John Hanlon, Kieran Condon, Frank Murphy, Dylan O’Connor, Michael O’Shaughnessy, Dylan Sheahan, Kieran Hanley 1-03, Rian Kelly 2-03, Danny Anglim 2-01, Darragh Whelan 0-04, John O Brien 0-01, Jack Fitzgibbon. Subs used Saul Birdthistle, Paidi Sheehy, Niall Sheehy, Callum Dalton, Jake Gallagher, Cian Somers.

Lotto Results:
Lucky dip winners, Paul Condon, Kieran Hanley, Breda Ryan, Oisin O’Connor. Winning numbers 6, 12, 15, 25. Next week’s jackpot €4200,

Fixtures:
Under 14 Football Thursday night at 7pm in Askeaton versus Crecora/Manister.