2011 News

Merry Christmas….posted Dec 23, 2011 8:30 AM by Trevor Nally

Garrymore G.A.A. Club sends its Seasons Greetings to all its Patrons, Supporters, Sponsors and anyone who has links with the Club!! Merry Christmas

25 Card drive results….posted Dec 15, 2011 11:42 AM by Trevor Nally

Results of the 25 Drive card game held in Garrymore on last Monday night 12th Dec.1st: Tom Leonard & Margaret Leonard.2nd: Maut Caulfield & Paddy Carney.3rd: Liam Monaghan & James Heaney + Jarlath Varley & Johnny Mongan.Best of last 10: Martin & Micheal Burke + John Moran & Peter Carney.Winner of the draw for the calf: Celine McWalters, Knock, Miltown.

A.G.M Summary….posted Dec 11, 2011 9:45 AM by Trevor Nally

The Garrymore A.G.M was held last Sunday in the Garrymore complex. There was a healthy crowd in attendance for the yearly meeting.The meeting was then opened by outgoing secretary John Paul Heaney who read out the minutes of last year’s A.G.M.Chairman Padraic Corcoran read out the Chairman’s report. Padraic thanked everybody who helped out in the club in any way at all from catering staff to sponsors. He also gave a run down on all teams as well as put a lot of emphasis on the need for members to help out with fundraising especially with the lotto which still remains the main source of income for the club. Padraic also announced that 2012 will be his final year as chairman.Secretary John Paul Heaney handed out his secretary’s report which went into detail of all the happening in the club throughout the year. The report also said that he will be stepping down as secretary with immediate effect after four years in the job.Treasurer David Higgins in his first year provided a Income and Expenditure statement as well as a Balance sheet for everyone on the day. David highlighted that there was some extra expenditure this year with the new heating and fire alarm systems that were fitted.David also told the meeting that the county board have requested payment of affiliation fees and county board tickets each month. He said as a result Finances would have to be kept in order with little room for movement. John Nally gave a long detailed account of the Senior teams season. John admitted that the senior team under achieved but showed signals of intent in games this year. John also announced that he was going forward for the Senior team job for 2012 but without his selectors Enda McGearty and Fintan forde who are stepping aside for personal reasons.Junior team manager Enda McGeary gave a brief account on the Junior teams progress for 2011, he commentated on the successful year they had without bringing home and silverware. Enda also said that something had to be done about the reserve league as they came up against a side that played a huge number of first team players. Fintan forde came in and thanked all the players for the efforts through the busy schedule they had this year. Fintan also announced that he would not be going forward for the Junior manager job in 2012 but recommended that someone from the Senior team set-up should get involved with Junior next year.There were a number of positions made vacant and taken up after the meeting on Sunday. Collette Farragher has now stepped in as secretary for 2012. Tom Cunningham has stepped down as Vice-Chairman as his belief is that the vice-chairman should step into the outgoing chairman shoes and he did not want that position come 2013.Kathleen Corcoran was announced as President of the Club for the first time. All other positions are the same as 2011.Anyone interested in the vice-chairman position should contact Padraic CorcoranNo other major issues were brought at the A.G.M, so it is onwards ad upwards for 2012.

Club star awards….posted Dec 11, 2011 9:00 AM by Trevor Nally

Congratulations to Jimmy Killeen who won a Mayo News/O’Neills Club star award last night in the Knockranny hotel. Jimmy took up the position of right half forward in a line up littered with county players. Jimmy played just four games in the championship and lead on the scoring charts with 0-27 right up until the county final but was just pipped by Kevin Filian who scored a brace for Castlebar. This is the second time Jimmy has won this award and in the same position. Well done again Jimmy. The Club stars line out as follows:1.Brendan Walsh (Ballintubber)2.Gary Loftus (Ballintubber)3.Richie Feeney (Castlebar)4.Eoin O’Reilly (Castlebar)5.Colm Boyle (Davitts)6.Declan Sweeney (Knockmore)7. Gary Dillon (Ballintubber)8.Ronan McNamara (Davitts)9.Barry Moran (Castlebar)10.Jimmy Killeen (Garrymore)11.Alan Dillon (Ballintubber)12.Andy Moran (Ballaghadereen)13.Kevin Filian (Castlebar)14.Cillian O’Connor (Ballintubber)15.Michael Conroy (Davitts)SubsCathal Hallinan (Ballintubber)Sean Ryder (Castlebar)Michael Hoban (Ballintubber)Alan Plunkett (Ballintubber)Danny Kirby (Castlebar)

Garrymore win Mayo GAA Club of the year for 2011…posted Dec 7, 2011 3:01 AM by Trevor Nally

Garrymore GAA club were voted Mayo GAA club of the year for 2011. The club would like to thank everybody that contributed to the winning of Mayo club of the year. There is so many people involved in the success of the club and it is these people that have put a massive amount of voluntary time to win competitions like this. There past years work has been duly rewarded. This competition will now go onto connacht level where Garrymore will be representing Mayo. Officials from the Connacht Council will arrive in Garrymore in the next couple of weeks to view the facilities.County board officers 2012….posted Dec 6, 2011 2:14 PM by Trevor Nally

Following last nights Mayo GAA County Convention, the following officers were elected for 2012: President – Packie McGinty (Achill), Chairman – Paddy McNicholas (Kiltimagh), Vice-Chairman – Mike Connolly (Hollymount/Carramore), Secretary – Kevin O’Toole (Tourmakeady), Vice-Secretary – Vincent Neary (Bonniconlon), Treasurer – J.P. Lambe (Garrymore), Vice-Treasurer – Eddie Cuffe (Belmullet), PRO – Aiden McLoughlin (Swinford), Central Council Delegate – Gerry Henry (Castlebar),Connacht Council Delegates – Willie Kelly (Kilmeena) & John Hopkins (The Neale), Childrens Officer – Padraic Walsh (Louisburgh), Cultural Officer – Gerry Burke (Breaffy), Development Officer – Michael D O’Malley (Louisburgh), Coaching Officer – Hugh Rudden (Ballyhaunis)

25 Card drive…..posted Dec 6, 2011 12:40 PM by Trevor Nally

The annual Garrymore GAA 25 drive will be held in Garrymore GAA complex on Monday December 12th. There will be a prize fund of €400 to be won on the night along with a big raffle and many spot prizes. Also members attending the card game (or who purchase a ticket in advance) will be entered in a free draw for a calf on the night. Tickets are €7 and the club is asking members and friends to support the annual venture. The card game gets under way at 9pm.

A.G.M…..posted Nov 22, 2011 5:24 PM by Trevor Nally

The annual general meeting of Garrymore GAA Club will take place on Sunday, December 4 at 2.30pm in The Garrymore Complex. The members will reflect on the year both on and off the field, along with setting targets for the future progress of the club. All players from the senior and junior panel along with members of the club are asked to attend.

New league structure for 2012…posted Nov 15, 2011 10:42 AM by Trevor Nally [ updated Nov 16, 2011 4:03 PM ]

The new league proposals for 2012 were passed last night at a county board meeting. The proposal that was passed was to change the current format of 11 teams to 12 teams in each division. That means the playoff that was taking place in division 1A between Ballinrobe, Westport and Crossmolina means nothing as all teams are safe. For Garrymore the change makes no difference to them as they will be playing in division 1B again next year. The following will show what divisions each team will play in for 2012
Division 1ABallintubberBallinaKnockmoreWestportDavittsBreaffyCastlebarShrule/GlencorribCrossmolinaBallinrobeCharlestownBallaghadereenDivision 1BGarrymoreBurrishooleTourmakeadyClaremorrisKiltimaghMoy DavittsHollymount/CarramoreAghamoreSwinfordBallyhaunisKiltaneIslandeadyDivision 1CKilmaineBonniconlonKilcommonThe NealeBelmulletLouisburghArdnareeKillalaKilmeenaMayo GaelsLahardaneCrossmolina B

Nine motions…..posted Nov 8, 2011 10:57 AM by Trevor Nally

At a recent club meeting held in Garrymore complex the following motions were agreed to be forwarded to the county secretary before the submission deadline and will be voted on at the upcoming county convention on Monday, December 5 in Munnelly’s Geesala. The motions are as follows 1) The Inter-Provincial championship be discontinued with immediate effect. 2) In future senior, intermediate and Junior championship matches in Mayo that the full complement of referee, his linesmen and umpires appointed to officiate the game must turn up to carry out their appointed duty. 3) That the Michael Walsh League consist of groups of four teams each and be geographically drawn to reduce the long journeys to make competition more competitive. 4) That 12 players who played club championship football the previous year must be listed in the 15 players for the Reserve League competition and this list must be submitted. 5) That the annual Mayo County Convention be held on a Sunday anymore and at a neutral venue in the centre of Mayo. 6) That the divisional boards be scrapped as no longer have a purpose. 7) That all Mayo county players be made available to their clubs for selection for the four divisional competitions held eg the O’Mara Cup in south Mayo, etc 8) Every team in the Mayo Senior and Intermediate football Championship be guaranteed one home championship match, one away championship match and the third game to br played at a neutral venue to have a fair and balanced system. 9) That referees must retire from club duty at the age of 50 as already exists with inter-county referees.

Metal collection….posted Nov 8, 2011 10:55 AM by Trevor Nally

Garrymore GAA Club is providing a free waste metal collection to help raise much-needed funds for the club. All unwanted metals such as old gates, roof sheeting, cars, tractor batteries, radiators. Farm machinery, ranges, and any old machinery are very welcome. So far the response has been excellent but club members know there is a lot more unwanted metal lying idle in the club area and is urging members to contact any of the following numbers for further information – 0872665742, 0879917141 or 0876204370. Please support

Remenbrance Mass….posted Nov 8, 2011 10:54 AM by Trevor Nally

It’s that time of year again when all members and players of Garrymore GAA Club will gather together to call to mind all those associated with the club who have gone before us. The annual remembrance mass will give families a chance to remember all these deceased members. The mass will be held in Garrymore complex on Thursday, November 24 at 8pm with Fr Michael Murphy as the celebrant. All members are welcome to attend.

Jimmy Selected….posted Nov 8, 2011 10:54 AM by Trevor Nally

The 30 nominations for a place on the Mayo News/O’Neill’s Club Stars “Team of the Year” have been decided and among these selected players is Garrymore’s very own Jimmy Killeen. The sharp shooter has had another fabulous year in the forwards and with just one game remaining in this year’s Mayo Senior championship, the Cahir native led the way in the race to be top scorer, with 0-27 from his four championship outings but was just piped at the post by Castlebar Mitchels’ Kevin Filan who kicked five points in this year’s county final to knock Jimmy off the top spot and into second place. A total of nine clubs are represented among those in contention. The 15 players and five replacements will be revealed at the seventh annual Club Stars banquet – in association with AIB – which will be held on Saturday December 10 at the Knockranny House Hotel in Westport. All proceeds from this years event will go to Western Care services in Mayo. The 30 players were selected by former Charlestown and Mayo footballer, John Casey, ex Knockmore manager Eamonn Clarke and Mayo News GAA writers Sean Rice and Austin Garvin. Tickets for the event in Knockranny House Hotel cost €60 and are available on 09825311. Everyone in the Garrymore club congratulates Jimmy on his nomination and wishes him the best of luck on the night.

Congratulations Kieran….posted Nov 6, 2011 6:06 PM by Trevor Nally

Congratulations to former Garrymore player Kieran Kelly who won his second FAI Cup medal with Sligo Rovers yesterday. Kieran famously saved four penalties in the FAI Cup final victory over Shamrock Rovers last year and did similar yesterday, coming on as a late substitute and pulling of two fantastic saves in the shoot-out to give Sligo the cup for another year. Kieran played underage football with Garrymore at all grades and played Senior for a couple of years where he played as an out-field played while with Garrymore, Kieran also played soccer for Ballinrobe Town before perusing his soccer career with Sligo. He also had spells with Derry City, Athlone Town and Galway United before re-joining Rovers in 2009. Well done Kieran

Junior Title Anniversary…..posted Sep 20, 2011 10:51 AM by Trevor Nally

In just over a week’s time will no doubt see a large gathering in Garrymore complex to mark the 50th anniversary of Garrymore GAA Club winning the first county junior title when the team defeated Crossmolina. That momentous day was of great significance and remains a very special moment in the clubs long and successful history. To celebrate this unique anniversary the club will host a function on Saturday October first at 9pm. All players of the panel and members and the management team have been invited along with their family members to this function in celebrating this occasion with the club. The management team back then consisted of Jim Mannion (Frenchgrove) and the late Mick Heaney and The late John Heaney (both natives of Killeenervagh) who will represented on the night by family members to receive awards on their behalf.

Among the key players on this team that will be in attendance on the night will be the Dolan brothers (Christy and Padraig), the Fitzpatrick brothers (Billy and Martin) and the Heaney brothers (Paul and Paddy), natives of Ballyglass. Others expected to attend are Jimmy Hynes, Tony Hynes, Seamus O’Toole, Ollie Killeen, Vincent Nally, James Varley, the one and only Joe Corcoran (Scardaune), Patsy O’Toole and Patsy Higgins. However up to six of that 1961 panel are no longer with us but it is expected that players such as Pake Connolly, Jarlath Tierney, Tom Prendergast, Johnny Flanagan and Martin Heaney will be represented on the night by family members. A presentation will be made to all these in honour of their achievements. This event which also coincides with the 75th anniversary of the formation of the club and that will also be celebrated on this special night.

Peadar enters race….posted Sep 20, 2011 10:06 AM by Trevor Nally

Seven candidates have been declared in the inaugural competition to find thru 2011 Mayo GAA “Person of the year”

All candidates are well known in Mayo GAA circles and among the eight running is Garrymore’s Peadar Higgins, native of Ballycusheen, Cloghan’s Hill. Peadar, president of Mayo County Board, needs no introduction to the world of Mayo GAA and has been tipped as one of the favourites to win the race.The winner will be the candidate who raises the most money for the Mayo County Board between now and the end of November. The candidates are: Ann Baynes (Westport), Tony Basquill (An Aughagower native), Margaret Bolton (Originally from Crossboyne, now living in Sligo), Tommy Goonan (a Geesala native), Liam Ludden (Castlebar), Peadar Hggins (Garrymore) Peter Geraghty (Swinford). Each of the candidates are organising various Fund-raising initiatives around Mayo and all monies raised will go towards the McHale Park Fund and the development of football and hurling in the county. “We feel it’s a great idea and we think it’s going to generate a lot of interest around Mayo,” commented Paddy McNicholas, chairman of Mayo GAA Board. “We wish all the candidates the very best of luck and encourage the Mayo GAA community to support the cause in any way they can.”

It’s expected that Peadar will organise a big fund-raising night in Garrymore next month as competition closes in November.

Live updates of Junior B Championship…posted Sep 16, 2011 4:36 PM by Trevor Nally

With just under a week to go to the the Junior B Championship semi final we have decided to undertake the live updates once again. We will be updating score by score from Ballinrobe next Friday night as well as any other important happenings from the game. The blog is due to start at 7.45 and will be available through twitter for those people on twitter. To access the live updates click on the link on the left hand side. Hope you enjoy it.

4th County Board Draw…..posted Sep 15, 2011 12:06 PM by Trevor Nally

Following last nights 4th County Board Draw the following are the successful winners:Prize No. Name Address Club€5,000 4890 Castlebar Hurling Club Castlebar Hurling Club Castlebar Hurling€1,000 4255 Ballaghaderreen GAA Club Ballaghaderreen Club Ballaghaderreen€500 1606 Pat Duffy Kiltaurshaun, Kilawalla Ballintubber€500 3530 Adrian Barry Milltown, Killasser Swinford€500 2144 Kevin Kennedy Binghamstown, Belmullet Belmullet€500 4283 Johnny Burke Brookhill, Claremorris Claremorris€500 2678 Joseph Corduff Rossport, Ballina Kilcommon€500 1400 Tony McGarry Greenpark, Killala Killala€250 2660 Betty Keane Towerhill, Killala Killala€250 5199 Liam Connell 70 Knockaphunta, Castlebar Ballyhaunis€250 3168 Michael Reilly Church Street, Crossmolina Crossmolina€250 3441 Brian Galvin Callow, Swinford Swinford€250 2718 John Gaughan Graughhill, Pullathomas Kilcommon€250 2479 James Rocke Rocklands, Castlebar Castlebar €250 3854 Ballina Stephenites GAA Ballina Ballina€250 2727 Patricia McGrath Milltown, Glenamoy, Ballina Kilcommon€250 4295 Henry Cleary Ballyhaunis Rd, Claremorris Claremorris€250 623 Martin Reilly Carraroe, Sligo Lacken€100 3460 Michael Lenehan E.Hyland, Killaturly, Swinford Swinford€100 3572 Smyth & Donnelly Soltrs. C/O Davitt Place, Swinford Swinford€100 3276 Jean Grady St. Patricks GAA, Westport Westport€100 488 May Conroy Cong The Neale€100 3190 William Barrett The Dolphin, Crossmolina Crossmolina€100 3880 Ballina Stephenites GAA Ballina Ballina€100 4223 Pat Coen Main St., Ballaghaderreen Ballaghaderreen€100 1632 Pat Guckian Abbey St, Ballinrobe Ballinrobe€100 848 Eddie Kearns Attawalla, Bangor Erris Kiltane€100 1676 Joe Egan Cloonlavish, Knock Aghamore€100 1206 John Lenehan Glenhest, Newport Burrishoole€100 1336 Susan Tighe Carramore, Ballycastle Ballycastle€100 1351 Fort Wayne Metals Moneen Rd, Castlebar Killala€100 1938 Michael Charles Boleyboy, Irishtown Davitts€100 4336 Aidan Fitzmaurice Coolroe, Claremorris Claremorris

Champions semi’s decided….posted Sep 12, 2011 1:55 PM by Trevor Nally [ updated Sep 12, 2011 2:45 PM ]

The draw for the semi finals of the Senior, Intermediate Junior and Junior B Championship took place tonight in Castlebar. In the Senior Championship Castlebar will take on Knockmore while Ballintubber play Ballina. In the Intermediate Championship Davitts play Parke and Ballyhaunis take on last years beaten finalists Burrishoole. Junior Championship Ardnaree v Lahardane and Islandeady v The Neale. Junior B Championship Garrymore will take on close neighbors Claremorris while Ballaghaderreen and Parke fight it out in the other semi.Garrymore and Claremorris game will take place on Friday 23rd of September at 8pm in Ballinrobe under lights.

County Board Draw No.4……posted Sep 12, 2011 12:23 PM by Trevor Nally

The Mayo GAA County Board Draw No.4 will take place this coming Wednesday night 14th September at 10.00pm. The forth draw is been hosted by the Aghamore GAA Club and will take place in The Village Inn, Aghamore.

“The Past Master”posted Sep 9, 2011 6:16 PM by Trevor Nally [ updated Sep 9, 2011 10:31 PM ]

A great article on Mick Heaneys footballing past can be found in News Archive under “The Past Master”. It’s worth a read some interesting stories. The article was published in 2001 in the Mayo News by Mike Finnerty. Enjoy!Follow the link for the article The Past MasterIf you have old news stories from Garrymore’s past or any information on club officials I would be very grateful to get them of you. email trevor@garrymoregaa.com

South Junior Championship Fixture…posted Sep 9, 2011 4:09 PM by Trevor Nally

South Mayo Junior semi Final: Garrymore v Kilmaine Saturday tomorrow 10/9/11 in kilmaine @ 6pm. Please SupportApologies for the short notice, the fixture was only confirmed late this week.

Juniors into semi….posted Sep 3, 2011 1:05 PM by Trevor Nally

Junior B Championship result: Garrymore 5-8 Belmullet 2-11. Garrymore are now through to the county semi final. Well done lads.

Live blog of Junior quarter final…posted Sep 2, 2011 7:52 PM by Trevor Nally [ updated Sep 2, 2011 8:14 PM ]

For tomorrow’s quarter final game between Garrymore and Belmullet we will be trialing a live blog on the website. The blog as I have mentioned is a trial so depending on the feedback it may be done in more games later this year and next year. The decision was only made today so apologies for the short notice. With the game starting at 6pm the first update will be anytime from 5.45 on. To access the blog click on match centre and follow the link. The page will be updated every 20 seconds so all you have to do is have the page open, no need to refresh the page for new comments, the blog will automatically do this itself. The blog can also be accessed through twitter as you will see. There will be a comment box open for the duration of the match and the following day, I would appreciate any constructive comments on the blog. Hope you enjoy the facility and that it works smoothly for you.Match Centre

Fixtures for the next two months…posted Aug 28, 2011 6:15 PM by Trevor Nally

With the Mayo Senior teams season over for another year the attention has now turned to the club. The following dates will give you an idea what the next two months will be like. For Garrymore they have have four very important league games against Moy Davitts, Kiltane, Davitts and Parke. Along with these fixtures the Exiles Cup final against Milltown will have to be fitted in.
Saturday 3rd September Junior B Championship 1/4 Finals – Garrymore v Belmullet
Saturday 3rd September Senior Championship 1/4 replay – Ballina v Breaffy
Saturday 3rd September Senior Championship relegation playoff – Charlestown v Kiltane
Sunday 4th September Senior League round 7 – Garrymore v Moy Davitts
Sunday 4th September Intermediate Championship replay – Hollymount/Carramore v Burrishoole
Sunday 11th September Senior League round 8 – Garrymore v Kiltane
Monday 12th September Championship 1/2 Finals draw – Senior, Intermediate, Junior & Junior B
Monday 12th September U-21 Championship 1/4 Finals draw
Saturday 17th September Senior League Round 9 – Garrymore v Davitts
Tuesday 20th September U-21 Championship 1/4 final –
Sunday 25th Septmber Junior A + B Semi Finals –
Sunday 25th September Senior League Round 10 – Bye
Saturday 1st October Intermediate Semi Finals –
Sunday 2nd October Senior Semi Finals –
Saturday 8th October Junior A + B Final –
Saturday 8th October Senior League round 11 – Garrymore v Parke
Sunday 9th October U-21 Championship final –
Sunday 16th October Intermediate final –
Sunday 23rd October Senior Final –
What the papers say…posted Aug 23, 2011 10:05 AM by Trevor Nally

If you are of a nervous disposition then The saucer next Saturday evening is probably not for you. Not when the small matter for staying in the Senior championship is fought out between two sides who need no encouragement to get stuck in. Garry’ must be wondering how they’ve ended up in this situation again, after pushing Crossmolina and Ballintubber all the way. Slipping up against Westport could prove costly. Tourmakeady’s gritty win over Shrule/Glencorrib will give Jack Grimes’ men a great boost after a difficult summer and they will be up for this. However, Garry’ look to have just enough to survive at the first attempt.

Championship oddsposted Aug 23, 2011 8:43 AM by Trevor Nally [ updated Aug 23, 2011 10:04 AM ]

Stagg betting Ballindine oddsQuarter final OddsCastlebar 2/5 Draw 7/1 Crossmolina 2/1Ballintubber 2/5 Draw 7/1 Shrule/Glencorrib 2/1Knockmore 4/5 Draw 7/1 Ballaghadereen 11/10Ballina 10/11 Draw 7/1 Breaffy 10/11Relegation play-offs oddsGarrymore 2/7 Draw 8/1 Tourmakeady 5/2Charlestown 2/7 Draw 8/1 Kiltane 5/2Championship outright
Castlebar 6/4Ballintubber 9/4Knockmore 4/1Ballaghadereen 5/1Crossmolina 6/1Ballina 6/1Breaffy 8/1Shrule/Glencorrib 12/1

Mayo bow out of race for Sam….posted Aug 21, 2011 10:24 AM by Trevor Nally

The mercurial Colm Cooper notched 1-7 for the winners, who have now won their last seven All-Ireland semi-finals.Thus, the Kingdom are through to yet another Sam Maguire decider, where they will face either Dublin or Donegal in a month’s time.Kerry led by 0-8 to 0-5 at the break. They had trailed by 0-5 to 0-3 after 23 minutes but reeled off five consecutive points as the underdogs seemed to run out of steam in the last ten minutes of the opening half.Kieran Donaghy started at midfield for Kerry and the Kingdom went straight on the offensive, with Darran O’Sullivan bearing down on goal after 20 seconds. But his deft shot off the outside of his left boot went a couple of feet wide. Mayo goalkeeper Robert Hennelly got the slightest of touches so a ’45’ was awarded, which Bryan Sheehan drilled wide.The Munster champions had three more wides and were denied a clear ’45’, while Cooper hit an upright before Enda Varley pointed James Horan’s men in front with an excellent left-footed point on six minutes.Again, Darran O’Sullivan found himself in a one-on-one with Hennelly and this time the Kerry attacker’s shot hit the Mayo No.1 on the head. In the eighth minute, Tomas O Se got forward to boot over Kerry’s opening score.It was all Kerry in the opening exchanges and Eoin Brosnan struck another poor wide before Alan Dillon bought a cheap free out of the Kingdom defence, which Varley stroked over in the twelfth minute. The underdogs had only had two attacks and were hanging on at the other end, but they led by 0-2 to 0-1.Andy Moran turned Marc O Se inside-out and brilliantly manufactured a goal chance for himself but Brendan Kealy stood up well to make a save. Mayo were awarded another free in front of the posts when Tomas O Se was adjudged to have pulled Alan Freeman off the ball and this time Cillian O’Connor obliged.Cooper tipped over an easy free and centre back Donal Vaughan replied with an excellent Mayo point before Darran O’Sullivan did likewise at the Hill 16 end. Aidan O Se and Alan Freeman both missed chances of adding to Mayo’s tally but O’Connor made it a two-point game when he knocked over a nice free on 23 minutes.Three minutes later, Brosnan took a pass from Cooper to clip over a super Kerry point. The favourites were deploying a blanket defence and Mayo ran into a brick wall before Kieran Donaghy kicked the levelling point from out the field, with Tomas O Se again prominent in the attack. In the 29th minute, O’Connor hit a very disappointing wide for Mayo from directly in front of goal on the turn, and Cooper arced over the lead point off his right foot after a quick free on the half-hour.Three successive Kerry points had turned the game around and a mistake from Hennelly culminated in another pointed free from Cooper: 0-7 to 0-5 after 33 minutes. Sheehan stroked over an injury-time free but Andy Moran boomed a magnificent point from out on the left wing to close the first-half scoring. Mayo had shipped five successive points but they had the last say before the short whistle and trailed by just two at the interval.Kieran O’Leary fisted a point and Sheehan added an excellent free as Kerry doubled their advantage within four minutes of the resumption. Vaughan got forward once more to take a good Mayo point and Moran made it two in a minute for the underdogs – 0-10 to 0-8 after 41 minutes. Kerry now took the game by the scruff of the neck…Cooper’s next score was nothing short of sublime and Kerry introduced Paul Galvin, who pointed almost immediately to announce his arrival in style. Cooper added another beauty and there were signs now that Kerry were pulling away … 0-13 to 0-8 after 47 minutes. Sheehan arrowed over a 50-metre free and Donaghy fisted a fantastic first-time point when he reacted quickest after Declan O’Sullivan hit an upright. For the second time today, Kerry had struck five in a row.It was all one-way traffic as O’Leary made it double scores with a sixth consecutive point for the Kingdom. O’Connor gave Mayo hope with a stunning goal in the 52nd minute, bulging the net with a scorching left-footed shot after Kealy had saved from Moran. But, two minutes later, Cooper blasted an equally-excellent goal at the other end to restore the eight-point gap, 1-16 to 1-8. O’Connor pulled back another free and there were wides at either end before Vaughan’s scorching shot flew inches over the bar following a quick Moran free. A second Mayo goal at that stage – on the hour – might have made for an interesting finish…Mayo were again left frustrated when Moran created another goal opportunity but struck the outside of the left post. Substitute Lee Keegan closed the gap to five points with three minutes left but Cooper responded with a free from his hands.Substitute Seamus Scanlon, Cooper (free) and Galvin tagged on injury-time points as classy Kerry eased across the winning line. For the eighth time in ten years, the aristocrats are in the senior All-Ireland football final.Kerry: Brendan Kealy; Killian Young, Marc O Se, Tom O’Sullivan; Tomas O Se (0-1), Eoin Brosnan (0-1), Aidan O’Mahony; Anthony Maher, Bryan Sheehan (0-3); Darran O’Sullivan (0-1), Declan O’Sullivan, Donnchadh Walsh; Colm Cooper (1-7), Kieran Donaghy (0-2), Kieran O’Leary (0-2). Subs: Paul Galvin (0-2), James O’Donoghue, Daniel Bohan, Seamus Scanlon (0-1), Barry John Keane.Mayo: Robert Hennelly; Tom Cunniffe, Ger Cafferkey, Keith Higgins; Richie Feeney, Donal Vaughan (0-3), Trevor Mortimer; Aidan O’Shea, Seamus O’Shea; Kevin McLoughlin, Alan Dillon, Andy Moran (0-2); Enda Varley (0-2), Alan Freeman, Cillian O’Connor (1-3). Subs: Ronan McGarrity, Lee Keegan (0-1), Aidan Campbell, Jason Doherty.

Enda lines out at right corner forward…posted Aug 19, 2011 10:27 AM by Trevor Nally

Garrymore full forward Enda Varley starts this Sunday against Kerry. Enda has retained his place from the quarter final win over Cork and will start in the number 13 position. The club and senior panel and management would like to wish Enda the best of luck on Sunday as he and the Mayo team look to over come Kerry for a place in the All Ireland final.Best of Luck Enda

Mayo unchanged for Kerry challenge…posted Aug 19, 2011 10:24 AM by Trevor Nally

James Horan has kept faith with the side which defeated All-Ireland champions Cork for the showdown with Kerry.Wing back Trevor Mortimer had been a doubt with a quad injury but has been named in the side, while Ronan McGarrity has been kept in reserve with the O’Shea brothers again starting in midfield.Mayo (SFC v Kerry) – Robert Hennelly; Tom Cunniffe, Ger Cafferkey, Keith Higgins; Richie Feeney, Donal Vaughan, Trevor Mortimer; Aidan O’Shea, Seamus O’Shea; Kevin McLoughlin, Alan Dillon, Andy Moran; Enda Varley, Alan Freeman, Cillian O’Connor.Subs – Kenneth O’Malley, Alan Feeney, Dermot Geraghty, Chris Barrett, Lee Keegan, James Kilcullen, Ronan McGarrity, Peadar Gardiner, Aidan Campbell, Jason Doherty, Mark Ronaldson.

All Ireland Semi Final Preview…posted Aug 19, 2011 7:42 AM by Trevor Nally

All-Ireland SFC semi-final – Kerry v Mayo, Croke Park, 3.30pmIn recent years, championship meetings between these two sides have gone very much the way of Kerry. There is talk this week that the Kingdom have a psychological hold over the Connacht side, which has been strongly denied by Mayo manager James Horan. However, results speak for themselves and although this is a new look Mayo side, the stigma of past results will be looming over them. Horan must try to avoid any talk of past games and ensure his players focus on Sunday. They go into this match full of confidence having defeated the defending All-Ireland champions in the quarter-final. Having looked lacklustre in earlier rounds, their performance against Cork caught everyone by surprise, none more than the Rebels, but Mayo thoroughly deserved their victory. Kerry have an injury doubt over Tomas O’Se and the veteran defender will be a huge loss if he fails to make the starting line up, even though he is named in the side.There were questions over whether centre back Eoin Brosnan would start this match, but an injury to Shane Enright means that the former Kerry captain retains his place at no. 6. Brosnan has done well since he came back into the side, especially going forward from the centre back berth, but there are still question marks over his defensive abilities and up against the likes of Alan Dillon or Andy Moran could prove difficult for the four times All-Ireland winner. Kerry manager Jack O’Connor will know that most of Mayo’s forward play goes through Moran and he will have the likes of Killian Young or Aidan O’Mahony paying close attention to the talented forward. Mayo need to step up another level if they are to see off their bogey team, but they proved against Cork that they are capable of doing that. Nonetheless, Kerry’s experience should see them through to yet another final. Verdict: KerryKerry – Brendan Kealy, Killian Young, Marc O Se, Tom O’Sullivan; Tomas O Se, Eoin Brosnan, Aidan O’Mahony; Anthony Maher, Bryan Sheehan; Darran O’Sullivan, Declan O’Sullivan, Donnchadh Walsh; Colm Cooper, Kieran Donaghy, Kieran O’Leary.Mayo – TBC

Fixtures for the next two months….posted Aug 18, 2011 9:21 AM by Trevor Nally

With the Mayo Senior teams season over for another year the attention has now turned to the club. The following dates will give you an idea what the next two months will be like. For Garrymore they have have four very important league games against Moy Davitts, Kiltane, Davitts and Parke. Along with these fixtures the Exiles Cup final against Milltown will have to be fitted in.
Saturday 3rd September Junior B Championship 1/4 Finals – Garrymore v Belmullet
Saturday 3rd September Senior Championship 1/4 replay – Ballina v Breaffy
Saturday 3rd September Senior Championship relegation playoff – Charlestown v Kiltane
Sunday 4th September Senior League round 7 – Garrymore v Moy Davitts
Sunday 4th September Intermediate Championship replay – Hollymount/Carramore v Burrishoole
Sunday 11th September Senior League round 8 – Garrymore v Kiltane
Monday 12th September Championship 1/2 Finals draw – Senior, Intermediate, Junior & Junior B
Monday 12th September U-21 Championship 1/4 Finals draw
Saturday 17th September Senior League Round 9 – Garrymore v Davitts
Tuesday 20th September U-21 Championship 1/4 final –
Sunday 25th Septmber Junior A + B Semi Finals –
Sunday 25th September Senior League Round 10 – Bye
Saturday 1st October Intermediate Semi Finals –
Sunday 2nd October Senior Semi Finals –
Saturday 8th October Junior A + B Final –
Saturday 8th October Senior League round 11 – Garrymore v Parke
Sunday 9th October U-21 Championship final –
Sunday 16th October Intermediate final –
Sunday 23rd October Senior Final –

County Board Draw….posted Aug 18, 2011 9:19 AM by Trevor Nally

The third draw took place in Breaffy GAA Clubhouse on Wednesday 17th August last in the Mayo G.A.A. County Board Draw. The following were the successful winners on the night.

Prize No. Name Address Selling Club €5000954 Gerry Frain Rusheens, Kilmovee Kilmovee GAA €10003863 Ballina Stephenites GAA Club Ballina Ballina G.A.A. €500 2663Damien McHale Market St., Killala Killala G.A.A. €500 175 Carmel Rochford St. Patricks Avenue, Crossmolina Crossmolina GAA €5005037 Julie Lally C/O Sean Lally, Chicago Tourmakeady GAA€500 4650 Dermot Saunders C/O Hollymount-Carramore GAA ClubHollymount-Carramore GAA€5004853 Belmullet Hurling C/O Belmullet HurlingBelmullet Hurling €500192 John Gallagher Corvodera, Ballacorrick, Ballina Crossmolina GAA €250 4077 Enda Cosgrove Coolaba, Geesala, Ballina Kiltane GAA €250 3605 Johnny Geraghty Ardhoome, Meelick, Swinford Swinford GAA €250 12 William Byrne Listranane, Bohola, Claremorris Mayo County Board €250 3247 Westport Camoige Committee Westport Westport GAA €250 2047 Johnny Flynn No. 2 Mount Falcon, Ballina Knockmore GAA €250 2725 Patricia McGrath Milltown, Glanamoy, Ballina Kilcommon GAA €250 3163 Mairead Maughan Ballina Rd, Crossmolina Crossmolina GAA€250 2200 Sean Gilmartin Cloonkedagh, Kiltimagh Kiltimagh GAA €250 5117 N & K McKenna 79 Springfield, Castlebar Castlebar Mitchels GAA€250 2443 Claddagh National School The Claddagh, Galway Eastern Gaels GAA €1003118 Jimmy Langan 122 Childers Heights, Ballina Mayo County Board €100 5005 Michael Morrin Treanlaur, Tourmakeady Tourmakeady GAA €100 4873 Achill G.A.A. Club Achill Achill G.A.A. €100 4252 Ballaghaderreen GAA Club Ballaghaderreen Ballaghaderreen GAA €100 4611 Stephen Henry C/O Hollymount-Carramore GAA Club Hollymount-Carramore GAA €100 4241 Ballaghaderreen GAA Club Ballaghaderreen Ballaghaderreen GAA €100 4960 Kevin McManamon Claggan, Ballycroy Ballycroy GAA €100 4052 Moygownagh GAA Club Moygownagh Moygownagh GAA €100 1718 Fr. John Walsh Parochial House, AghamoreAghamore GAA €100 3704 Sarah & Sally Fahy Furmoyle, Louisburgh Louisburgh GAA €100 2842 Stephen Sweeney Briska, Bangor Erris Kiltane GAA €100 2439 Kilfian GAA Club Kilfian Kilfian GAA €100 2148 Eamon Dixon CO Jams Lavelle, Corclough West, Belmullet Belmullet GAA€100 1683 Gerald Grealy Colnaha, Ballyhaunis Aghamore GAA €100 2117 Knockmore GAA Club Knockmore Knockmore GAA

Playoff details….posted Aug 16, 2011 2:06 PM by Trevor Nally

Mayo Senior Relegation Playoff: Garrymore v Tourmakeady Sat 27/8/11 in Hollymount @ 4.30

Championship Draw….posted Aug 15, 2011 3:29 PM by Trevor Nally

Garrymore have drawn Tourmakeady in the Senior Relegation playoff and Charlestown play Kiltane. No details of the fixture have been released. The Junior B Championship quarter finals were also made. Garrymore are due to meet Belmullet in the quarters. The quarter finals have also been made for the Senior Championship they are as follows: Castlebar v Crossmolina, Breaffy v Ballina, Ballintubber v Shrule/Glencorrib, Knockmore v Ballaghadereen