Rathkeale GAA Club Notes:
Rathkeale End Mungret St Paul’s Winning Run:
Rathkeale brought Mungret St Paul’s unbeaten Group 2 campaign to an end with a deserved 0-15 to 1-9 victory in the final round of the Irish Wire Products Senior Football Championship in Adare.
The win secured a second-place finish for Rathkeale behind Mungret and booked their place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Monaleen. The 2024 Intermediate champions produced an impressive display, with Andrew White leading the scoring charts on 0-5, including four points from play.
Mungret opened the scoring after almost six minutes through Bridgeman, before a Mungret free doubled their advantage. Rathkeale soon settled into the contest, with Mikey Morrissey getting them off the mark before Josh O’Connor levelled matters following a patient attacking move.
Mungret restored their lead in the 13th minute, however, Rathkeale quickly gained control. A strong run from Morrissey created White’s opening score, while another Morrissey effort rebounded off the posts and fell kindly for White, who unselfishly squared the ball to Patrick Wilmott. Wilmott’s goal attempt was tipped over by Mungret goalkeeper.
Further scores from Barry Coleman and Andrew Meade, continued Rathkeale’s momentum. White then added his second point as Rathkeale registered five unanswered scores over a dominant 18-minute spell.
Mungret finally halted the run when they found a score, but Rathkeale still held a 0-7 to 0-4 advantage at the interval. Mungret reduced the gap within a minute of the restart, but Rathkeale responded with a fantastic two-point effort from Tommy Dillane. White and Meade followed with further scores to stretch the lead to six points by the 38th minute.
Mungret replied with a point, only for Morrissey to reply in style with a fine right-footed strike. White then added what proved to be a crucial insurance score with fewer than six minutes remaining.
Mungret mounted a late rally, finding two points before striking a goal deep into stoppage time. Despite cutting the deficit to three points, Rathkeale remained in control throughout the closing stages and comfortably secured their place in the knockout rounds with a well-earned 0-15 to 1-9 victory. A fantastic result and well done to all involved.
Rathkeale Keith Hartnett; Michael Sheahan, Bryan Meade, Paudie Mulcaire; Adam Shanagher, Jack Hennessey, Dean Maune; Tommy Dillane, Barry Coleman; Josh O’Connor, Eoin O’Donnell, Mikey Morrissey; Andrew Meade, Andrew White, Patrick Wilmott; Subs: Fintan McNamara for Shanagher (42 mins, inj), Seamus Keating for Maune (53 mins), Cian Shorten for O’Donnell (58 mins).
Scorers-Rathkeale Andrew White 0-5 (1f), Mikey Morrissey, Andrew Meade 0-3 each, Tommy Dillane 0-2, Barry Coleman, Josh O’Connor, Patrick Wilmott 0-1.
Junior A Hurlers Gear Up for Vital Fixture on Saturday:
Best of luck to the Rathkeale Junior A Hurlers as they continue preparations for their remaining group fixture, which is a must win game, when they take on Claughaun, on Saturday 19th September, at 5.00pm in Croagh. Best of luck to all involved.
Rathkeale GAA Club Memorial Day – Save the Date!
Back again due to popular demand, Rathkeale GAA Club are delighted to announce that our Memorial Day is back in memory of all our past Club members who unfortunately are no longer with us.
With fun matches involving our Rathkeale Masters Players (the golden oldies!), with the Shane Hourigan Cup once again up for grabs, a Bord na nOg match in the mix, and a BBQ to look forward to, this promises to be a fun day out for the all the family.
We are also thrilled to have a major treat on the day, as we bring the Liam MacCarthy Cup, Mick Mackey Cup (Munster Senior Hurling) & the Irish Press Cup (All Ireland Minor Hurling) to our field, for great photo opportunities, so bring all the gang!
We are looking forward to a great turn out from both our Masters players, and also our youngsters out there for the Bord na nOg match, all are welcome, just come along togged out on the day, the more the merrier!
So, save the date, Saturday, September 26th from 2.30pm, live from The Bog Garden, and we hope to see many of our Club members, players, both past and present, and supporters there.
Admission is free, it’s a celebration day! #RathCaola GAA Abu!
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