O’Connell’s GFC Club Newsletter [15/04/25]

O’Connell’s GFC Club Newsletter for 15/04/25

Upcoming Fixtures:

Roche Emmets v St. Micheals | U14 Division 3 [16/04/25]

St. Fechins v St. Micheals | U18 East Region R4 [18/04/25]

O’Connell’s GFC v Westerns GFC | Division 3 R3 [19/04/25]

St. Josephs v St. Micheals | U16 East Region R4 [21/04/25]

Results:

Cuchulainn Gaels 2-12 v O’Connell’s GFC 0-14 | Division 6 North [08/04/25]

St. Micheals 5-07 v St. Patricks GFC 5-06 | U14 Division 3 [09/04/25]

Naomh Fionnbarra 3-13 v O’Connell’s GFC 1-07 | Division 3 R2 [12/04/25]

St. Micheals 2-09 v Dreadnots 3-13 | U16 East Region R3 [14/04/25]

O’Connell’s GFC 4-10 v Annaghminnon Rovers 1-10 | Division 6 North Round 2 [15/04/25]

Lotto

Lotto numbers for Tuesday, April 15th: 1, 10, 12, 22

No Jackpot Winner

7 Match 3 Winners Each Receive €30

Winner: Amy Kavanagh | Promoter: Online

Winner: Amy Kavanagh | Promoter: Online

Winner: Orna Hearty | Promoter: Village Store

Winner: Orla Carroll | Promoter: D. Hoey

Winner: Bernie McArdle | Promoter: Bingo

Winner: Edel Shearman | Promoter: D. McGrory

Winner: Thomas McQuillan | Promoter: Village Store

Next Jackpot: €9,400

Bingo
Bingo will continue in the clubrooms on Wednesday, April 16th at 8pm, the current jackpot is €3,300 in 48 numbers or less. There will be special extra prizes to be won on the night to celebrate Easter

Division 3 Round 2
O’Connell’s GFC travelled to John Markey Park looking to maintain their perfect start to the league against Naomh Fionnbarra on Saturday, April 12th, but were unable to do so falling to a 3-13 to 1-07 defeat. Despite an early Cian Geeney goal, O’Connell’s were never able to gain a foothold in the game once the hosts took over, chasing the game right up until the final whistle. The team will return to Division 3 action on Saturday, April 19th when they host Westerns GFC. O’Connell’s GFC: Ciaran Kearney, Adam Flynn, Jack McGeough, Nathan Carragher, James Walsh, Stuart Osbourne, Justin Cooney, Cailum Woods, David Hoey, Jackie Agnew, Niall Conlon (0-4), Harry Kierans, Cian Geeney (1-0), Robert Quigley (0-3), Emmet Byrne. Subs: Conall Clerkin for C. Geeney, Leo Walsh for E. Byrne

Division 6 Round 1
O’Connell’s GFC fell to defeat in their opening game of the Division 6 North league, losing out on a 2-12 to 0-14 scoreline to Cuchulainn Gaels in Omeath. A tight game throughout, goals proved to be decisive, as the two early strikes that found the back of the net ended up pushing the game just out of reach. O’Connell’s return to Division 6 action on Tuesday, April 15th when they host Annaghminnon Rovers in the Grove. O’Connell’s GFC: Ciaran Kearney, Adam Flynn, Jack McGeough, Tadgh Kearney, Alan McGovern, Conor Byrne, James Walsh, Cian Geeney (0-7), Micheal Cairns, Darragh McDonnell, Harry Kierans (0-4), T.J Conlon, Leo Walsh (0-2), Matthew Reynolds (0-1), Dalton O’Brien. Subs: Stuart Reynolds for D. McDonnell, Salem Rafie for J. Walsh, Paul McKeever for D. O’Brien, Darragh McDonnell for M. Reynolds, Matthew Reynolds for C. Geeney

Underage Roundup
There were two underage games on during the week featuring O’Connell’s GFC, one at U14 level and another at U16 level. The U14 team started their campaign on Wednesday, April 9th when they hosted St. Patricks in the Grove. A hard fought contest, St. Micheals managed to come away with a victory by the minimum, winning out 5-7 to 5-6. The U16 team returned to action on Monday, April 14th when they hosted Dreadnots in Stabannon. Unfortunately, the team were unable to secure victory, losing out on a scoreline of 2-9 to 3-13. Along with the competitive fixtures, the O’Connell’s GFC U7 and U9 teams had their first outdoor blitzes of the year across the weekend, congratulations to all involved in what were two events of football and fun. The upcoming week is a busy one for underage teams, with games across three different age groups. The very best of luck to all teams in action

O’Connell’s GFC Nursery
O’Connell’s GFC Nursery will continue on Sunday, April 20th at 9.30am in the Grove. For more information, contact
Conor at 085 822 8801 or Sean at 087 266 0566