2012 News

8th place finish for Garrymore
02/12/20120 Comments

The 2012 season has finally come to a end but it wasn’t to finish on a winning note for the Garrymore senior team. Moy Davitts travelled to South Mayo in search for points to stay in division 1B for another season and they got the two points they deserved. The football didnt make for great viewing which was to be expected for this time of the year but Moy Davitts wont care as they got what they came for.

Moy Davitts got of to the better start picking up a lot of possession around the middle and making it count on the score board leading six points to two after 20 minutes of play. Garrymore missing a lot of regulars on the day struggled with the conditions and it wasn’t till just before half time Garrymore started to get a foothold in the game. Garry’ went in at half time trailing Moy Davitts 0-04 to 0-8, Garrymore’s points coming from Shane Nally 0-3 and Micheal Connolly 0-1.

The second half was better from a Garrymore view point as they had more of the possession but failed to convert it into scores. For long stretches Garrymore had the ball but lacked the cutting edge up front, a series of wides and poorly executed passes resulting in a defeat for Garrymore. The match wasn’t to go with incident as the Moy Davitts centre back recerived a red card for stricking Garrymore wing back Martin Jordan. Full time score from Garrymore, Garrymore 0-06 Moy Davitts 0-10. Elsewhere in the league Tourmakeady beat Ballyhaunis to take the second promotion spot and will play division 1A football next year with Claremorris.

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Moy Davitts come to Garrymore Sunday
26/11/20120 Comments

Garrymore take on Moy Davitts in the final round of the senior league this weekend. Both sides are coming of the back of wins in round 10 but for Moy Davitts they need another win to guarantee safety. Garrymore on the other hand secured division 1B status last weekend with a 2-8 to 1-6 win over Aghamore. While the past number of weeks has being all about staying clear of the relegation zone for Garrymore, fortunes have changed and Garrymore have a very slight chance of promotion. The chance of promotion is very small, they would need a whole series of results to go their way, but its something to play for this Sunday.

Going back 10 months the two teams met in the league and it was the home side on that day Moy Davitts that came away with the victory. It was a must win for Garrymore then to gain promotion but the defeat hampered Garrymore’s run in and they eventually lost out to Davitts.

Moy Davitts could indeed survive without winning Sunday but they would need one of Swinford or Islandeady to lose. The game is due to throw in at 12Noon on Sunday along with the other 5 games in this final round. Its sure to say supporters will be keeping a ear out for results in other games as the day goes on.

Elsewhere in the league, Claremorris were announced champions last weekend with a one point victory over Kiltimagh, they will play their football in division 1A next year. Congratulations to Claremorris.
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Monster 25 Card Drive
25/11/20120 Comments

Garrymore GAA will hold the Annual Monster 25 Drive this December 10th in the Garrymore Complex @ 9pm. Tickets cost just €7 and with every ticket purchased you will be entered into a draw for €200. Their will be €400 in prizes on the night along with Spot prizes and a Raffle.
Tickets are just €7 and are available on the door on the night or from all club officers.

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Garrymore secure division 1B status
25/11/20120 Comments

Garrymore secured their division 1B status this morning with a excellent 2-08 to 1-06 over Aghamore. The game was played in very challenging conditions with both sides having to put up with near freezing condition and the biggest object of all was the fog. It came in after five minutes of play and made it very difficult for football, at times you couldn’t see the opposite end of the field. Regardless of the conditions it was Garrymore who make the better start with two early goals. Anthony Cunningham first capitalising on an Aghamore mistake, he picked up on a poor kickout and crashed the ball high into the home sides net. Two minutes later it was Brian Walsh who found himself in behind the Aghamore defence and on the second occasion with the aid of the post gave Garrymore the best possible start with a second goal.

Garrymore continued to dominate possession around the middle and were rewarded with three points, two frees from Jimmy Killeen and one from corner forward Micheal Connolly. It wasn’t till the 18 minute Aghamore got their first score of the game, from a free. Further points were trade between the sides but it was Garrymore who went in at half time leading 2-05 to 0-03.

The second half was a much tighter affair with Aghamore starting the better. The East Mayo men got the first two scores of the game, leaving just the two goals between the sides for the remaining 25 minutes of the second half. To Garrymore’s credit they battled back and added scores of their own, two frees from Killeen and substitute Brian Lynskey adding one. With a lead to defend Garrymore brought men behind the ball and set out to defend their nine point lead. Despite leaking 1-2 in the final minutes the result was never in doubt as Garrymore always had bit more that the home side on the day. Final Score from Aghamore, Garrymore 2-08 Aghamore 1-06.

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White Collar Boxing
20/11/20120 Comments

Garrymore GAA will hold a White Collar Boxing Fundraiser in association with the Western Alzheimers this January. The event will see both Men and Women from all corners of South Mayo boxing in Garrymore on the night. If you or a group of friends are interested in participating in the event or want more details contact Joe at 0861702855 of email trevor at trevor@garrymoregaa.com. Tickets and further details of the night can be found on our website www.garrymoregaa.com.
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Weekend Fixtures 24 – 25/11/12
20/11/20120 Comments

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League Division 1A
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Charlestown, (Round: Round 8), Charlestown Sarsfields V Westport St Patrick’s 12:00, Ref: Michael Daly
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Ballina, (Round: Round 11), Crossmolina Deel Rovers V Breaffy 12:00, Ref: Kevin Connelly

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League Division 1B
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Ballyhaunis, (Round: Round 10), Ballyhaunis V Burrishoole 12:00, Ref: John Hughes
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Hollymount, (Round: Round 10), Hollymount-Carramore V Swinford 12:00, Ref: Declan Corcoran
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Claremorris, (Round: Round 10), Claremorris V Kiltimagh 12:00, Ref: Martin Murphy
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Foxford, (Round: Round 10), Boholla Moy Davitts V Islandeady 12:00, Ref: Benny Holmes
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Aghamore, (Round: Round 10), Aghamore V Garrymore 12:00, Ref: Jerome Henry
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Kiltane, (Round: Round 10), Kiltane V Tuar Mhic Éadaigh 12:00, Ref: John Glavey

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League Division 1C
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Cong, (Round: Round 11), Neale V Louisburgh 12:00, Ref: Mark Tuffy

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League Division 1D
Sat, 24 Nov, Venue: Kilmovee, (Round: Round 11), Kilmovee Shamrocks V Charlestown Sarsfields 15:30, Ref: Sean Reilly
Sat, 24 Nov, Venue: Foxford, (Round: Round 11), Boholla Moy Davitts V Knockmore 15:30, Ref: Peter Geraghty
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Páirc Josie Munnelly, (Round: Round 11), Castlebar Mitchels Football V Achill 12:00, Ref: Martin Costello
Sun, 25 Nov, Venue: Ray Prendergast Memorial Park, (Round: Round 11), Ballintubber V Moygownagh 12:00, Ref: Padraic Costello

U-21 A Football Championship
Sat, 24 Nov, Venue: Claremorris GAA Club, (Round: Final – Replay), Castlebar Mitchels Football V Ballintubber 14:30, Ref: Vincent Neary

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Seniors travel to Aghamore Sunday
19/11/20120 Comments

The end of the 2012 season is finally in sight. Garrymore have just two more games left in 2102 before they can put the boots away for another season. The games are Aghamore this Sunday @12 Noon and Moy Davitts the week after. There is no doubt that it has being a long season but it could be a even longer winter if Garrymore don’t secure two points between the two games. Back to back victories has put Garrymore in a good place to hold onto division 1B status but they are not completely safe, if results were to go their way, they could indeed get away without securing the two points to guarantee safety this weekend.

 
Aghamore are the opposition on Sunday and they will have different ideas than just showing up for the game. The East Mayo men are safe from relegation but if results were to go their way over the next two weekends they would be in with a shout of promotion. The two teams have already met this year in the championship and it was the home side on that day Garrymore who came away with the victory but just about. It was a game where the away side dominated possession but couldn’t convert it into scores.

 
It will be an interesting game on Sunday in Aghamore with two sides approaching the game with different mentalities, one holding their status and the other looking at promotion. The game is due to throw in at 12 Noon. Please Support.
Weekend Fixtures
12/11/20120 Comments

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League Division 1A
Sun, 18 Nov, Venue: Ballinrobe, (Round: Round 6), Ballinrobe V Charlestown Sarsfields 14:00, Ref: Eamon Mc Andrew
Sun, 18 Nov, Venue: Shrule, (Round: Round 11), Shrule/Glencorrib V Davitts 14:00, Ref: Denis Harrington

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League Division 1B
Sun, 18 Nov, Venue: Hollymount, (Round: Round 8), Hollymount-Carramore V Tuar Mhic Éadaigh 12:00, Ref: Vincent Neary
Sun, 18 Nov, Venue: Kiltimagh, (Round: Round 9), Kiltimagh V Boholla Moy Davitts 12:00, Ref: Ronan Gurren

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League Division 1C
Sun, 18 Nov, Venue: Cill Chomain, (Round: Round 11), Cill Chomáin V Ardnaree Sarsfields 14:00, Ref: Malachy Mc Carron
Sun, 18 Nov, Venue: Tallagh, (Round: Round 11), Belmullet V Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 14:00, Ref: John Walker
Sun, 18 Nov, Venue: Bofeenaun, (Round: Round 11), Lahardane McHales V Killala 14:00, Ref: Padraic Doherty
Sun, 18 Nov, Venue: Cong, (Round: Round 11), Neale V Louisburgh 14:00, Ref: Mark Tuffy

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League Division 1D

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Juniors announced Champions
11/11/20120 Comments

Congratulations to the Garrymore Junior team on winning the Division 1F league for 2012. After a county board meeting Thursday night Garrymore were announced champions. Due to the amount of games that were not played in division 1F it was decided that Garrymore and Kiltane would have to play off to see who wins the league. This decision was overturned at the meeting last Thursday and the head to head ruling would decide the winners resulting in Garrymore being announced as champions. Garrymore beat Kiltane by three points earlier in the year. They have also being promoted to 1E for next year. Well done lads on a undefeated season.

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Seniors on the way up…
11/11/20120 Comments

Garrymore’s first half performance was enough to seal the two points this Sunday afternoon. Garrymore survived a Ballyhaunis come back late in the second half to pull themselves up the table and away from the relegation zone. All Garrymore’s hard work was done in the first half were they lead by seven points 1-07 to 0-03 at half time, The goal coming thanks to Micheal Connolly. Garrymore played with a lot of heart in the first half battling for every piece of possession and they were rewarded for the work they were putting in, enjoying long periods with the ball. The full back line of Jarlath Varley, Martin Maloney and Anthony Jordan were never really worked, dealing with every ball that came their way, that was also helped with Ballyhaunis dropping a man back in their own defence. The first half scores came courtesy of Jimmy Killeen (0-3,1 free), Enda Varley(0-3, 1 free) Shane Nally and Micheal Connolly’s goal.

It looked like Garrymore would continue were they left-off in the first half grabbing the first two points of the half Micheal Connolly first and then a excellent individual run and fisted point from Enda Varley. Ballyhaunis responded with a point before Varley again got another one for the home side. It was from this point Ballyhaunis woke up and started to play getting the last four points of the game but Garrymore hung on in there and did enough to hold onto the lead. Garrymore will be happy with the two points and their first half performance but in the second half they got caught a lot in possession leading to the Ballyhaunis scores. Final score from Garrymore, Garrymore 1-10 Ballyhaunis 0-09.

The win has resulted in Garrymore moving up to 6th in the table but not safe from relegation yet. They will need another two points to guarantee division 1B football next year.

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Enda gets nonimation
09/11/20120 Comments

Enda Varley was recently nominated for a Mayo News/O’Neills club star award. The selection panel consisted of Mayo News GAA writers Sean Rice and Austin Garvin, former Knockmore manager, Eamonn Clarke, and Mid West Radio co-commentator John Casey unanimously agreed that this performances throughout this year’s club championship was deserving of selection on the awards shortlist. We wish Enda the very best of luck and hopefully his performance this year will see him make the first 15.

The banquet will take place on Saturday, December 15 in the Knockranny House Hotel, Westport at 7pm. All proceeds from this year’s presentation banquet will be donated to the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation. The Club Stars Team of the Year and five replacements – along with the Manager of the Year and Players of the Year will be announced on the night.

Tickets cost €60 each and can be purchased by contacting Cepta at The Mayo News on (098) 25311.

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Ballyhauins come to Garrymore Sunday
05/11/20121 Comment

Garrymore Seniors will welcome Ballyhaunis for the first time in the Senior league to Garrymore this Sunday morning. Garrymore coming of the back of a excellent win over Burrishoole will be looking to gather another two points on Sunday to lessen their relegation woes. As I mentioned both sides have not met much over the years and its sure to be a sense of the unknown Sunday. At Junior level both sides know each other very well meeting twice this year and on both occasions it was Garrymore’s good start that took them over the finish line. Ballyhaunis presently find themselves mid table with 7 points but not safe from relegation, they too will need points to remain in division 1B. The way the table lies and with teams taking points of each other no one is safe and it will be a battle to the end. Conditions on last Sunday are not set to improve as more rain is on the way, round 10 is set to be another mud bath like last week. Throw-in is at 12 Noon in Garrymore. Please Support
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Seniors bounce back
04/11/20120 Comments

Garrymore seniors earned two points today after a well deserved four point win over Burrishoole. The game which was due to be played in Burrishoole was changed just one hour before the throw-in to Kilmeena, the Newport pitch was deemed unplayable by referee Malachy Mc Carron Garrymore got of to a excellent start with points from Jimmy Killeen and Micheal Connlly before Burrishoole responed with point from play. Burrishoole did line out thin on numbers missing most notable their County panellists Jason Doherty, but with the way Garrymore played he would of being starved of possession. Garry extended their lead out to five points thanks to Kieran Cunnningham, Brian Walsh and Killeen & Connolly again. At half time the South Mayo outfit lead 9 points to 5 but Jack Grimes wont be happy with Garrymore’s defending as four of Burrishoole’s five points came from frees. Garrymore’s other three points came from Killeen (free) Brian Walsh and Connolly. Garrymore started the second half like the first taking the first three scores of the game thanks to Connolly, Killeen and Brian Walsh again. Jack Grimes side looked very comfortable with Burrishoole putting up very little resistance. In fact if Killeen had is shooting boots on from the frees Garrymore could of being out of sight. Garrymore pulled men behind the ball for the remaining 10 minutes of the game making it hard for the Newport men to get through, with that Garrymore ran out 0-13 to 0-09 their last point coming from a Enda Varley free, the game wasnt to finish without inisidant as both Dara Henry and the Burrishoole corner forward received red cards. The performance was excellent from Garrymore responding to a very poor showing against Tourmakeady in the previous round, if they play like that in the remaining rounds they will have no problem staying in dividion 1B for next year.

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Garry travel to Newport Sunday
29/10/20120 Comments

The league finally resumes for Garrymore this weekend and it won’t be anything easy as they travel down to the beaten intermediate finalist Burrishoole. It’s nothing but a must win game for Jack Grimes side as they lie precariously low in the league second from bottom and two points adrift from safety. After this weekend’s game Garrymore will have three games left against Aghamore, Ballyhaunis and “Celebrity Bainisteoir” winners Moy Davitts and again Garrymore will have no choice but to claim maximum points. With the extra team in the league this year means 10 points is what could be needed to survive but eight being the most likely, nevertheless Garrymore won’t be looking to the final game of the season to determine what division they will play in next year. Burrishoole the opposition Sunday are very much on the opposite end of the table going well lying in second position and the only team who will push Claremorris all the way for honours. The game is due to throw in at 12 noon down in Burrishoole. Please Support

All that being said about Garrymore’s desperate need for points in the league, it might mean nothing as currently the Mayo Co board are meeting with club managers and officials to restructure the league and fixtures for next year going forward.

Elsewhere the Garrymore Juniors who have had a magnificent year still have one game left against Aghamore B which will determine whether or not they will they win the league. On the Mayo GAA website the game is down as a walkover and conceded to Garrymore which Aghamore have done for the majority of games this year. We will clarify this in the coming days. The draw Garrymore secured two weeks ago against Kilfian means they have being promoted to division 1E next year along with either Kiltane or Shrule/Glencorrib. Well done lads!!
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Club Development draw winners draw 6
26/10/20120 Comments

Toyota Yaris Car Declan McKeon C/O Kilfian GAA, Kilfian, Ballina, Co. Mayo Kilfian GAA
€1,000 Kilmaine GAA Club Kilmaine, Co. Mayo Kilmaine GAA
€500 Ballina Hurling Club Ballina, Co. Mayo Ballina Hurling GAA
€500 Aiden Mulligan Ballyvicmaha, Castlehill, Ballina, Co. Mayo Crossmolina GAA
€500 Kevin Charles Claremorris, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Claremorris GAA
€500 Ballaghaderreen GAA Club C/O Andrew Durkin,Ballaghaderreen GAA
€500 Martin Donohoe Dooyork, Geesala, Ballina, Co. Mayo Kiltane GAA
€500 Ballinrobe Credit Union Main Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Ballinrobe GAA
€250 Damian Hughes, Secretary Kilmeena GAA Moyna, Kilmeena, Kilmeena GAA
€250 Pat Kenny & Martin Keaveny Crimlin, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Parke GAA
€250 David Flannery Kilkeeran, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Ballinrobe GAA
€250 Angela & Johanna Gormley The Curragh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Charlestown GAA
€250 Hastings Insurance Claremorris, Co. Mayo Claremorris GAA
€250 Paddy Sheridan Lugalisheen, Ballindine, Co. Mayo Davitts GAA
€250 Ballinrobe GAA Club Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Ballinrobe GAA
€250 Eva Staunton Killsallagh, Westport, Co. Mayo Louisburgh GAA
€250 Geraldine Padden Knockshambo, Belmullet, Co. Mayo Béal an Mhuirthead GAA
€250 Bonniconlon GAA Club Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co. Mayo , Bonniconlon. GAA
€100 Malachy Byrne Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Hollymount-Carramore GAA
€100 Tony Walkin (Snr) Creagh Road, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Ballinrobe GAA
€100 Darragh & Sean Gallagher Doohoma, Ballina, Co. Mayo , Kiltane GAA
€100 Sharon & Paul Reilly Shore Road, Belmullet, Co. Mayo Béal an Mhuirthead GAA
€100 P.J. Naughton Cloonagun, Breaffy, Ballina, Co. Mayo Ardnaree GAA
€100 Maureen Murphy Ballyglass, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Ballintubber GAA
€100 Pat & Jonathan Deane Geesala, Ballina, Co. Mayo , Kiltane GAA
€100 Garrymore GAA Club Garrymore, Co. Mayo Garrymore GAA
€100 Laura Duffy C/O Parke Gaa , Parke, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Parke GAA
€100 Kevin Maheady Ballintean, Killala, Co. Mayo Killala GAA
€100 Bridie O Haire Fahy, Westport , Westport, Co. Mayo Westport GAA
€100 Noel Boland Farrandeelin, Ballina, Co. Mayo , Knockmore GAA
€100 Castlebar Mitchels No. 4 An Sportlann , Castlebar, Castlebar Mitchels GAA
€100 Thomas Kean Drumneen, Claremorris , Co. Mayo Claremorris GAA
€100 Olvia Mallon & Chris Kelly Omra, Sheeaune, Westport, Co. Mayo Westport GAA
Pitch Sanding – Castlebar Mitchels
Pitch Sanding – Kiltimagh GAA

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Ballaghadereen the new Mayo champions
22/10/20120 Comments

Ballaghadereen are the new Mayo SFC champions after dethroning last year’s winners Ballintubber by 1-9 to 0-4 in Castlebar this afternoon.

Midfielder Barry Kelly tapped home the game’s only goal in injury-time and a crisply struck ‘45’ from David Kilcullen finished off the scoring in a hard-fought but lacklustre final.

The game lacked quality particularly in a second half in which Ballintubber only scored one point, and defences were very much on top for long spells.

Ballagh’ set the early pace with points from Barry Regan, Keith Rogers and Joe Dillon with Jason Gibbons answering back for the defending champions.

A second long range free from Regan opened up a 0-4 to 0-1 advantage. By the interval, he had two more on the board to leave Ballagh’ 0-6 to 0-3 to the good.

Damien McGing and Alan Dillon claimed Ballintubber’s other first half points, and the latter opened the scoring on the resumption as the gap was cut to two points.

Both sides blundered in front of goal as crucial chances went a-begging, until Ballagh’, driven on by captain and man-of-the-match Stephen Drake, found their rhythm again in the final five minutes.

Rory Conway restarted the scoring for the east Mayo club, who put two hands on the Moclair Cup after Kelly netted from a goalmouth scramble. It is their first county title since 2008.
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Development draw winners 4 + 5
19/10/20120 Comments

Draw 4 Winners
€5,000.00 4735 Padraic & Shane Murphy Cloontakilla, Bangor Erris, Ballina, Co. Mayo Kiltane GAA Club
€1,000.00 2444 Fergal Moran Gortnagur, Tuam, Co. Galway Shrule-Glencorrib GAA Club
€500.00 4455 Moygownagh 13 Community Centre, Moygownagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo Moygownagh GAA Club
€500.00 4099 Maureen Healy 2 Ballinaboy, Barnatra, Ballina, Co. Mayo Cill Chomáin GAA Club
€500.00 3568 Kirsty McCaffrey Sonnagh, Charlestown, Co. Mayo Charlestown GAA Club
Tourmakeady take the points on offer
14/10/20120 Comments

14 man Tourmakeady took the two points on offer this Sunday afternoon in a wet and damp Garrymore. Tourmakeady were reduced to 14 an their wing back was given a straight red card for a late tackle on Garrymore wing back Kieran Cunningham. With that Tourmakeady held on to their lead and go into third position in the league. For Garrymore they are still looking for answers for their poor showing in the league this year. They had many opportunities in the coarse of the game to take the lead

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National football league 2013
11/10/20120 Comments

The following are the proposed dates and fixtures for the Mayo Senior Football Team in the Allianz Football League for 2013. Reminder that these dates are only proposed and are subject to change. Once they are ratified by the CCCC they will be fixed then.

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Mayo GAA statement
11/10/20120 Comments

Following a very productive meeting last night with the Mayo Senior Football Manager, it has been unanimously decided to recommend to the Coiste Banistí of Mayo G.A.A. that James Horan be given a 2-year extension to his 3-year term contract. This recommendation will go before next Monday nights County Board Meeting.

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Tourmakeady the opposition Sunday
08/10/20120 Comments

Garrymore take on Tourmakeady this weekend in round 7 of the senior league. In recent years Garrymore and Tourmakeady have clashed quite regularly with very little between the sides in the end with the exception of the senior relegation playoff last year, where Garrymore came away with a very comfortable victory. Garrymore’s poor start to the league has put them under pressure to keep their division 1B status this year but a victory against Islandeady two weeks ago may be the revival they need. Tourmakeady on the flip side are having a contrasting season in the league, they are just outside the promotion spots and will be looking to put in a good finish to the league, and if things go their way maybe promotion to 1A. The game is due to throw in at 12 noon on Sunday. Please Support.

 
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Juniors welcome Kilfian this weekend
08/10/20120 Comments

Garrymore juniors will welcome Kilfian to Garrymore for the first time at this level this weekend. For Garrymore it is a matter of not getting ahead of themselves with the finish line insight. Garrymore are top of the table on 17 points with Kiltane close behind on 16. Garrymore need just three points from their remaining two games to win the league and secure promotion to division 1E next year. The major roadblock in the way is Kilfian who after a slow start to the league have come good in the latter rounds and will be looking to keep their good run going. While they cant win the league they still have an outside chance of promotion but results would have to go their way. The game is due to throw in at 5pm on Saturday evening. Please Support

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Club Development winners No.3
07/10/20120 Comments

1 €5,000 Paul Ginty C/O Kilfian GAA Club, Kilfian, Ballina Kilfian GAA Club
2 €1,000 Tony & Maureen Keane Toorgarve, Fahy, Westport Westport GAA Club
3 €500 Mary Mahon Knockfarnaught, Lahardane, Ballina Lahardane GAA Club
4 €500 Hilary Flannery Kilkeeran, Ballinrobe Ballinrobe GAA Club
5 €500 Angela & Pauric Hennelly Glencorrib, Shrule Shrule-Glencorrib GAA Club
6 €500 Patsy Nonne Rathbawn Road, Castlebar Castlebar Mitchels GAA Club
7 €500 John Prendergast Accony, Louisburgh Louisburgh GAA Club
8 €500 Conor Feeney Ballintubber, Claremorris Ballintubber GAA Club
9 €250 Breaffy GAA Club Breaffy, Breaffy, Castlebar Breaffy GAA Club
10 €250 Martin Clarke IFAC Accountants, Balla Castlebar Hurling GAA Club
11 €250 Pat Ryan Glenisland, Castlebar Islandeady GAA Club
12 €250 Michelle Egan Bunanertish, Ballina Ardagh GAA Club
13 €250 Martin Flannery Kilkeeran, Ballinrobe Ballinrobe GAA Club
14 €250 P.J. Granaghan Keenagh, Ballina Crossmolina GAA Club
15 €250 Freddie Devaney Roskeen, Newport Burrishoole GAA Club
16 €250 Darren Carey Derreens, Barnatra, Ballina Kiltane GAA Club
17 €250 Simon Cloherty & Ml Walsh 23 Falfadda, Ballyvary, Castlebar Parke GAA Club
18 €250 Ann & Leo Murtagh Newpark, Swinford Swinford GAA Club
19 €100 Paul O’Shea Park Road, Kiltimagh Kiltimagh GAA Club
20 €100 Meelick Community Council Meelick, Swinford Swinford GAA Club
21 €100 Leo Mullarkey Swinford Road, Kiltimagh Kiltimagh GAA Club
22 €100 Denny Walsh Brodella, Shrule Shrule-Glencorrib GAA Club
23 €100 Fr. John Cosgrove Castlebar Claremorris GAA Club
24 €100 Mary Alice Reilly MaIn Street, Newport Burrishoole GAA Club
25 €100 Tony McGarry Greenpark, Killala Killala GAA Club
26 €100 Sean Crowe Pulbawn, Hollymount Garrymore GAA Club
27 €100 Vincent & Rita & Brenda Hession Pulbawn, Hollymount Garrymore GAA Club
28 €100 Sisters of Mercy Circular Rd, Swinford Swinford GAA Club
29 €100 John & Carol Duffy Culmore, Swinford Swinford GAA Club
30 €100 Achill GAA Club Achill Achill GAA Club
31 €100 Anna Barrett Mount Jubilee, Bangor Erris, Ballina Kiltane GAA Club
32 €100 John O’Brien Kilkelly Road, Knock, Claremorris Aghamore GAA Club
33 €100 Nellie McAndrew Mount Jubilee, Bangor Erris, Ballina Kiltane GAA Club

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Juniors go top
07/10/20120 Comments

Garrymore juniors go top of division 1F after a hard fought victory over Tourmakeady. The full-time score from Tourmakeady, Garrymore 3-11 Tourmakeady 3-08. The result means with two games left Garrymore are in poll position to take top honours. The two remaining games are Kilfian and Aghamore, no fixtures have being made for these games yet.

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Mayo set for holiday
04/10/20120 Comments

The Mayo senior football panel and management are to receive a holiday this year.

There was growing speculation that due to the constraints of the Mayo County Board financially wise that the team holiday may not go ahead.

Nonetheless, a county board official has slammed these reports and stressed that the players and management team will have a holiday, although the destination and timing were not yet known.

Earlier this week, it was announced that Mayo would not be travelling to New York as part of their free trip for winning the FBD League.
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Division 1F, round 10
01/10/20120 Comments

Division 1F: Garrymore v Tourmakeady Sunday 7/10/12 @ 12 noon in Tourmakeady. Please Support

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Seniors back on track
30/09/20120 Comments

Garrymore seniors came from behind with 10 minutes to go to take their second two points of the league. Garry got of to a great start with two early goals thanks to Enda Varley but sat back on their lead and allowed Islandeady into the game. Islandeady like Garrymore in the first half got a early goal in the second half and continued to enjoy large amounts of possession. Thankfully for Garrymore they got their second wind late on in the game and popped over 5 points mainly down to Jimmy Killeen. It will be a game Islandeady will feel got away from them as they missed a lot of frees and good scoring chances. Final score from Garrymore. Garrymore 2-11 Islandeady 2-08

Carras lose out in County final
29/09/20120 Comments

Carras minors unluckly lost out in the County Championship final last night to a strong alamagated side of Bonniconlon and Ardnaree. Final score from Elverys MacHale Park Carras 2-08 St Muradechs 2-13. Match report to follow.

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Mayo withdraw from FBD league final
27/09/20120 Comments

Coiste Chontae Mhaigheo regrets to inform Comhairle Chonnacht and Coiste Chontae Nua Eabhrach, that they will be unable to field a team in the FBD league final in New York on October 7th.

Our involvement in the FBD league final, the abandoned national league game against Dublin and the re-fixture, the national league semi final and final, as well as our involvement in the All Ireland football final last week has had a major impact on club fixtures. In order to ensure the involvement of Mayo clubs in the Connacht club championships, we have had to reschedule our senior and intermediate football championship semi finals and ten of our present panel are involved in these games. Three of our present panel have also played for other teams in the FBD league and are therefore unavailable to play for Mayo. A further ten players are unavailable to travel due to family and work commitments, which is understandable after their commitment over the last nine months.

We realise the time and effort that the Connacht Council and the New York County Board have put into arranging this fixture, and it is with the deepest regret that we have had to take this decision.

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County Minor Championship Final
24/09/20120 Comments

County Minor Championship B Final:

Carras v St Muradech’s in Elvery’;s McHale Park on Friday 28th September 2012 @ 7pm Ref : Declan Corcoran, Linesman:Brian Kilkelly and Pat Conlon.

Extra time if neccessary.

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Hoganstand team of the week.
24/09/20120 Comments

HS Football Team of the Week24 September 2012
Another football season has reached its climax and unsurprisingly our Team of the Week is dominated by players from the new All-Ireland champions, Donegal.

1. Paul Durcan (Donegal): Any goalkeeper that keeps a clean sheet on All-Ireland final day has to be commended, although his goal wasn’t threatened until Mayo substitute Seamus O’Shea broke through in injury-time.

2. Paddy McGrath (Donegal): With his opposite number Kevin Keane enduring a torrid time on Michael Murphy at the other end, the steady McGrath was an obvious choice for this position.

3. Neil McGee (Donegal): Having had his hands full with Mickey Conroy in the opening half, McGee produced a storming second half display which makes him a shoo-in for his second successive All-Star.

4. Frank McGlynn (Donegal): Shortlisted for the RTE Man of the Match award, the Glenfin clubman had a marvellous game which was decorated by an exquisite second half point.

5. Eamon McGee (Donegal): Was also nominated for the RTE gong after a typically solid display.

6. Karl Lacey (Donegal): While he sacrificed his own game to man-mark Mayo dangerman Alan Dillon, the Footballer of the Year-elect still had a huge influence on proceedings. Picked out Michael Murphy with a brilliant diagonal pass for the first goal.

7. Anthony Thompson (Donegal): Put in a great shift in what was arguably his finest display of the year.

8. Neil Gallagher (Donegal): Had a terrific third quarter after struggling to make his presence felt in the first half. Capped an effective performance with Donegal’s insurance point.

9. Aidan O’Shea (Mayo): While it wasn’t his best performance ever for Mayo, O’Shea tried hard on a day when his midfield partner Barry Moran never got going.

10. Kevin McLoughlin (Mayo): A very under-rated player, McLoughlin settled Mayo after their nightmare start with a couple of excellent points.

11. Leo McLoone (Donegal): Not a great day for centre forwards with McLoone and his Mayo counterpart Jason Doherty both being substituted. On the basis that Doherty was first to go, we’ll give it to McLoone.

12. Alan Dillon (Mayo): Another disappointing All-Ireland for the Ballintubber man, but he was still marginally better than Donegal’s Mark McHugh, who took a heavy knock from Lee Keegan early on.

13. Enda Varley (Mayo): On a day when Patrick McBrearty failed to shine for Donegal, Varley showed character to land an important second half free after missing two earlier.

14. Michael Murphy (Donegal): A man of the match performance from the 23-year-old captain who sent Donegal on their way with his superb early goal.

15. Colm McFadden (Donegal): How this man wasn’t shortlisted for the RTE Man of the Match award is a mystery. Took his goal brilliantly and was unerring from placed balls as usual.

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Senior league resumes this weekend
24/09/20120 Comments

The Mayo Senior league resumes this weekend after a long break. Garrymore last played Kiltimagh in the league way back in the middle of June. This weekend will see Garrymore welcome Islandeady to South Mayo, the last times these two sides met was last year in the league were Garrymore ran away very convincing winners. With six game left in the league, it is vital for Garrymore to get points on the board early as they find themselves in a relegation battle with a number of teams around them fighting for survival.

Garrymore v Islandeady Sunday 30/9/12 @ 12 noon. Please Support

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Mayo homecoming
24/09/20120 Comments

Following yesterdays All-Ireland Football Championship Final the following information relates to the homecoming event for the Mayo Senior Football Team back into Co. Mayo.

1.45p.m. – Mayo Senior Football Team depart Dublin for Mayo by Train
4.00p.m. – Gates open at Elverys MacHale Park
5.30p.m. – Mayo Senior Football Team expected to arrive at Elverys MacHale Park

Main Details of the event:

From once the gates of Elverys MacHale Park open at 4.00p.m. there will be musical entertainment for the guests. There will be no access to the train station area when the team arrive and once they have all departed the train they will immediately be transported to Elverys MacHale Park.

Once the team are presented on the stage in Elverys MacHale Park there will be a number of short speeches from members from the Mayo Senior Football Team.

Important Information to Note:

Patrons are asked to please arrive early.

It is paramount that patrons co-operate with the stewards and their instructions.

There will be a traffic management plan and diversions in place in conjunction with the local authorities in and around Castlebar. Also, there will be no parking at Elverys MacHale Park.

There will be no interaction with members of the team during this event.

We would hope to make this a family fun enjoyable event for all concerned but this will only be possible with the full cooperation between patrons and stewards.

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Donegal are Champs
24/09/20120 Comments

Mayo manager James Horan conceded that Donegal’s early brace of goals were a killer for his side as he reflected on his sides All-Ireland Final defeat at Croke Park this afternoon.

Donegal stormed to an early 2-1 to 0-0 lead, which provided the platform for the Ulster men to take a first title since 1992.

“I suppose if you give a team like Donegal a seven-point start at the beginning of the game, it’s going to be very difficult to come back,” Horan said immediately after the game.

“Having said that, we stuck at it and we had chances. If we had taken them, we could have been closer. I suppose during the game as regards our play, some of the fundamentals of the game weren’t as strong as they need to be today.

“Our first touch inside was letting us down. The ball was hopping off us quite a bit.

“Donegal were sweeping up and coming out in waves so that was difficult to deal with. Some of our decision making today and some of our basic skills let us down a little bit.”

Horan felt that Mayo’s defensive display at the start of this game was less than impressive, as Michael Murphy and Colm McFadden stuck in for early three-pointers.

“The two of them should have been defended better,” he said.

“The first goal, it was one of the first balls in. Michael Murphy got a yard and struck a very good shot, but it’s not like us.

“The second goal was a bit of a lottery. Struck off a post, we had it again and dropped it. That was hard to take.

“I think it was the first goal or second goal that came from where we had it in the corner spot and we dropped it there as well.

“They tried various things at various stages. We dealt with any thing or any way they played. The goals that went in were just basic mistakes that we made higher up the pitch and that gave them an opportunity. I don’t think it’s anything to do with how Donegal set up or played. It’s just some of our basic skills let us down.”

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Enda Starts Sunday
21/09/20120 Comments

The Mayo Senior Football Team to face Donegal in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final this Sunday 23rd September at 3.30p.m. in Croke Park is as follows:

1. David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites (Capt.)
2. Kevin Keane – Westport
3. Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4. Keith Higgins – Ballyhaunis
5. Lee Keegan – Westport
6. Donal Vaughan – Ballinrobe
7. Colm Boyle – Davitts
8. Barry Moran – Castlebar Mitchels
9. Aidan O’Shea – Breaffy
10. Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore
11. Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
12. Alan Dillon – Ballintubber
13. Enda Varley – Garrymore
14. Cillian O’Connor – Ballintubber
15. Michael Conroy – Davitts
James Horan – Manager
Cian O’Neill – Trainer
James Nallen – Runner
Tom Prendergast – Selector
Andy Moran – Selector
Dr. Sean Moffatt – Doctor
Caroline Brennan – Physio

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Fixtures
19/09/20120 Comments

Junior quarter finals 29/9/12
Louisburgh v Ardnaree, Lahardaune v Ballintubber

Intermediate co semi finals 30/90/12
Burrishoole v Parke/kelogues crimlin, Kilmaine v Charlestown

Junior semi finals 14/9/12
Castlebar v The neale

Senior semi finals 6-7/10/12
Ballaghaderreen v Knockmore, Ballintubber v Crossmolina

Intermediate Final 7/10/12
Burrishoole/Kilmaine v Parke/Charlestown

Relegation playoff Intermediate 7/10/12
Killala v Mayogaels, Kiltimagh v Kilcommon

Relegation playoff senior 7/10/12
Kiltane v Aghamore, Ballina v Breaffy

Junior B final 7/10/12
Davitts v Charlestown

U21B Championship 6/10/12
Ardnaree v Shrule/Glencorrib, Breaffy v Crosmolina

U21A championship 5-12-13/10/12
Hollymount/Carramore v Swinford, Castlebar Mitchells v Knockmore, Ballintubber v Ballina, Claremorris v Kiltimagh

Senior Final 21/10/12

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Best of Luck Enda
19/09/20120 Comments

Garrymore GAA Club wish Enda Varley and the Mayo Senior team the very Best of Luck in the All Ireland Final on Sunday. Enda, son of Jarlath and Kathleen from Carrownageeha and brother of current senior team players Jarlath and Kieran will be the first Garrymore senior player to feature in an All Ireland final in the Clubs history. Enda already has an All Ireland championship medal in his pocket from 2006 when he was part of the u-21 All Ireland success. Enda has featured and scored in all championship games to date contributing 0-5 to Mayo’s tally so far this year. It is a magnificent achievement for the Carrownageeha man and we wish Enda and the Mayo Senior team the very best of luck on Sunday from all in Garrymore

 

County Minor Semi Final
16/09/20120 Comments

Carras minors take on Breaffy in the County Minor Championship semi Final this Friday. The teams have met twice this year with Breaffy just coming out on top in two very close games. The game is scheduled to throw in at 6pm in Claremorris.

County Minor semi Final: Carras v Breaffy Friday 21/9/12 @ 6pm in Claremorris. Please Support.

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Milltown regain the Exiles Cup
16/09/20120 Comments

Milltown regained the Exiles Cup after beating Garrymore on a scoreline of 0-14 to 3-15. Garrymore had the better of the opening exchanges but a fortunate Milltown goal kept them in the game and just trailed Garrymore by just 2 points at half time. The second half was all about Milltown as Garrymore had no answer to the intensity Milltown brought to the game. In the end Milltown ran out very comfortable winners on a scoreline of 3-15 to 0-14. The presentation was make on the clubhouse after the game where Michael Martin from Milltown was presented with the man of the match trophy.

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Juniors steamroll Ballinrobe
15/09/20120 Comments

Garrymore juniors produced an excellent display of football to go top of the division 1F this evening. The result was in no doubt after 5 minutes of play as Garrymore raced into a 5 point lead and stopped Ballinrobe from getting out of their own half. Garrymore lead at half time 0-11 to 0-1 and continued the excellent work of the first into the second half. Anthony Killeen found the net from the throw in and they never looked back running out 2-20 to 0-03 winners. Garrymore have three games left in the league against Kilfian, Aghamore B and Tourmakeady B if they were to win their remaining games they will win the league.

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Div 1F Round 9
11/09/20120 Comments

Garrymore B take on Ballinrobe B in round 10 of the league this Saturday. With just four games left in the league Garrymore find themselves two points behind the leaders Shrule/Glencorrib but crucially Shrule/Glencorrib slipped up last week against Ballyhaunis. That leaves Garrymore with two games in hand and just two points behind the border men. Garrymores remaining games are as follows: Ballinrobe B away, Aghamore B home, Tourmakeady B Away, Kilfian Home.

Click HERE to see the league table

Garrymore B v Ballinrobe B Saturday 15/9/12 @6pm in Ballinrobe. Please Support.

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49th Exiles cup final
09/09/20120 Comments

The 49th Exiles cup final will take place Sunday 16/9/12 @ 3pm in Garrymore. Garrymore will take on the holders Milltown who beat Garrymore in last years final. For the History of the Exiles Cup click the following link http://www.garrymoregaa.com/exiles-cup1.html

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Division 1F Game postponed
07/09/20120 Comments

This weekends division 1F game away to Tourmakeady has been postponed and will be played at a later date.

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All Ireland final tickets
07/09/20120 Comments

Garrymore GAA club will be taking names for people looking for All Ireland tickets next Tuesday (11th sept) in the Garrymore GAA Clubhouse from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.

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Fixture update
05/09/20120 Comments

Senior league division 1F: Garrymore B v Tourmakeady B Sunday 9/9/12 @ 12 noon in Tourmakeady.
Exiles Cup: Garrymore v Milltown Sunday 16/9/12 @ 3pm in Garrymore.

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Best of luck Enda
01/09/20120 Comments

Best of luck to Enda Varley and the Mayo Senior team in their bid to get to get to an All Ireland Final. Enda comes in at corner forward to replace the injured Andy Moran against Dublin tomorrow. Mayo V Dublin tomorrow at 3.30pm in Croke Park. Best of luck to Enda.

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“PLAY THE PROS”
01/09/20120 Comments

We are one week on from “PLAY THE PROS” and the hall is finally cleaned, the stage is dismantled and the PROS have moved off to Scotland to play some more exhibitions. On behalf of the Garrymore GAA club we would like to thank everyone who attended the event, the 32 challengers and everyone who helped out on the night. “PLAY THE PROS” was a tremendous success and has raised vital funds for the club. We cannot deny how good the PROS were on the night, Ronnie “The Rocket” Baxter and “The Dutch Destroyer” Vincent Van Der Voort put on an excellent display of darts entertaining the crowd from beginning to end with their blind shots, maximum 180’s and Bullseye finishes. Because of the success early next year “PLAY THE PROS” will return again with two new PROS to take on South Mayo once again. Hope to see you again at next year’s event!!
“PLAY THE PROS” Darts & Social Night
15/08/20120 Comments

We are just 10 days away from the “PLAY THE PROS” Darts & Social night in Garrymore GAA complex. Ronnie “The Rocket” Baxter & “The Dutch Destroyer” Vincent Van Der Voort will take on 32 of the best South Mayo has to offer this August 25th. Entry on the night is just €5.00 and tickets are available from all club members and local pubs. Doors and bar from 7pm with the first game at 8pm. If you are interested in playing the PROS call 086-1702855 or email darts@garrymoregaa.com for more information check out www.garrymoregaa.com/darts. It’s a night not to be missed!
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Junior B 1/4 Final
15/08/20120 Comments

Garrymore Juniors take on Breaffy this Sunday @2pm in Elverys MacHale Park in the Junior B 1/4 Final. Please Support

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Ballagh’ get the better of Garry’
12/08/20120 Comments

Ballaghaderreen advance to the county semi final after a comprehensive victory over Garrymore yesterday evening. Garrymore get of to a very bad start, right from the throw-in the Ballagh wind back charged up the field unchallenged and shot past Morven Connolly in to the Garymore goal. To Garrymore’s credit they battled back from the poor start and got stuck into Ballaghaderreen whick made enjoyable game of fooball. Garrymore had the wind in the first half and went in at half-time trailing by two points 1-7 to 1-5 the goal coming courtesy of Enda Varley. The second half was all Ballaghadereen as Garrymore failed to live with the pace Ballagh’ were injecting into the game, directly after the restart Ballagh’ added three quick points and a goal a few minutes later. Shane Nally, Martin Maloney and Enda Varley gave their best for the men in red but it was a hungrier Ballaghaderreen team who progress to the semi finals to play Knockmore. Final score Garrymore 1-09 Ballaghaderreeen 2-18. Match report and photos to follow.

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Quarter final preview
08/08/20120 Comments

By Edwin McGreal, Mayo News

Nice and quietly Ballaghaderreen have come under the radar to the quarter-finals and, before Andy Moran’s season-ending knee injury last weekend, we thought there was a great opportunity for them to be playing in the County final with the way the draw has fallen.

The men from the east have always been contenders in recent years on the basis of their talent, However, their form hasn’t backed up that up often enough.

This year they looked impressive in their Ballagh’ have always had the personnel. In Andy’s absence, the onus is now on Barry Regan inside, and Andy Hanley is finding his best form in the half-forward line, while drakes, Rogers and Kilcullens all have loads to offer.

Garrymore haven’t been in their best form this year but still done enough to make a rare advancement from the group stages, as confusing as that sounds. Like Knockmore, caveats surround the relative strength of their group but if Garry’ do find form, they’ll be a match for a lot of teams.

Jimmy Killeen, Enda Varley, Shane Nally, Martin Maloney, David Dolan and Caolan Crowe are among the men who will relish the knockout stages but if both sides play like they can, Ballagh’ have the greater talent, even without their inspirational talisman
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Development draw results
08/08/20120 Comments

1 €5,000 2702 Grace Gallagher & Jas Flannery, Ballina, Co Mayo – Kiltane

2 €1,000 2373 Emily Casey, Swinford, Co Mayo – Swinford
3 €500 4873 Pat & Ann Regan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo – Mayo Gaels
4 €500 5860 Willie Muryphy, Claremorris, Co. Mayo – Hollymount-Carramore
5 €500 5683 Tommy McKinley, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo – Crossmolina
6 €500 2901 Jerry Henry , Castlebar, Co.Mayo – Mayo County Board
7 €500 4213 Michael McHugh , Ballyhaunis, Co.Mayo – Eastern Gaels
8 €500 3470 Kieran Dixon, Claremorris, Co.Mayo – Hollymount-Carramore
9 €250 3503 Kilcommon FAS Lenarevagh, Ballina, Co.Mayo – Cill Chomáin
10 €250 5467 Stephen Costello, Manulla, Castlebar, Co. Mayo – Balla
11 €250 4558 Noel Walsh, Knockmore, Ballina, Co. Mayo – Knockmore
12 €250 4989 Paul Ginty, Kilfian, Ballina, Co. Mayo – Kilfian
13 €250 5670 Tommy Butler, Castlebar, Co. Mayo – Castlebar Mitchels
14 €250 2388 Enda Kenny, Islandeady, Co. Mayo – Islandeady
15 €250 5777 Una Sheridan, Castlebar, Co. Mayo – Castlebar Hurling
16 €250 1259 Balla GAA Club, Co. Mayo – Balla
17 €250 1566 Bernie & Sharon Corcoran, Hollymount, Co.Mayo – Garrymore
18 €250 3222 John Heneghan, Srah, Claremorris, Co. Mayo – Ballintubber
19 €100 1695 Brendan Byrne, Castlebar, Mayo – Castlebar Mitchels
20 €100 5466 Stephen Cafferkey, Barrack St, Belmullet, Co Mayo – Kiltane
21 €100 4120 Mc Cann 5 , Ballina, Co. Mayo – Ballycastle
22 €100 4218 Michael Moore, Westport, Co. Mayo – Kilmeena
23 €100 2737 Hubert Martyn, Shrule, Co. Mayo – Kilmaine
24 €100 2023 Crossmolina GAA Club, Co. Mayo – Crossmolina
25 €100 3986 Mary Gallagher, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo – Louisburgh
26 €100 1835 Castlebar Mitchels 15 , Castlebar, Co. Mayo – Castlebar Mitchels
27 €100 2510 Frank Lally, An tSraith, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo – Tuar Mhic Éadaigh
28 €100 5389 Sean & Breege Heneghan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo – Ballintubber
29 €100 3142 John McKenna, Knockmore, Ballina, Co. Mayo – Knockmore
30 €100 1645 Brendan Bermingham, Irishtown, Co. Mayo – Davitts
31 €100 2473 Fr Paddy Kilcoyne, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo – Kiltimagh
32 €100 4799 Pat Delaney, Tuam, Co. Galway – Tooreen
33 €100 4533 Noel Greally, Tooreen, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo – Tooreen

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Senior Championship fixture
07/08/20120 Comments

Mayo Senior Championship quarter final: Garrymore v Ballaghadereen Saturday @ 5.30pm in Elverys MacHale Park. Please Support

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Andy ruled out for rest of the season
06/08/20120 Comments

Andy Moran will miss the remainder of the championship after sustaining serious knee ligament damage during yesterday’s All-Ireland semi-final against Down.

The All Star full forward suffered a leg break last year by had been back to his best when he led Mayo to Connacht honours and sparkled against the Mourne men in Croke Park.

In a statement this morning Mayo confirmed the news: “Following a scan yesterday evening and a consultation this morning, it has been confirmed that Mayo Senior Football Team Captain Andy Moran has suffered significent knee ligament damage to his knee and will be getting further medical advice during the coming days. It is likely Andy Moran will miss the remainder of the season. Andy Moran has been a real leader on the team all year and will continue to do so. Andy Moran will still play a major role in the Mayo Senior Football team on their All-Ireland campaign this year. We wish Andy a speedy recovery and no doubt will see him back again soon. ”

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Mayo run riot against Mourne men
06/08/20120 Comments

Mayo 3-18
Down 2-9

The first ever championship meeting between Mayo and Down turned out to something of a damp squib at Croke Park this evening with the Connacht champions scoring a comprehensive 12-point All-Ireland SFC quarter-final victory.

The game was effectively over as a contest with 25 minutes left on the clock when Michael Conroy – who was a late addition to the Westerners’ starting 15 – struck for his second goal to give James Horan’s charges a commanding 3-9 to 1-6 lead.

Mayo seized the initiative early on courtesy of Jason Doherty’s fifth minute goal and they held a six point advantage at the break after Conroy had raised his first, and his team’s second, green flag eight minutes before the half-time whistle.

The win came at a cost, however, as Andy Moran sustained a serious looking knee injury in the 53rd minute.

The full-forward – who had caused plenty of headaches for the Mourne County defence – appeared to go over on his knee as he was tracking back and required a stretcher to leave the field.

He faces a race against time to be fit for Mayo’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final fixture.

Doherty gave Mayo the perfect start when sliding the ball under the advancing Brendan McVeigh after being sent clean through by Moran.

Captain Moran then kicked the first point of the contest in the 8th minute following determined approach play by Keith Higgins and Alan Dillon.

Aidan O’Shea – who was also a late change on the Mayo starting 15 – dominated the early midfield exchanges along with his midfield partner Barry Moran and their Ulster opponents were struggling to gain a foothold around the middle third of the field.

Left half-back Aidan Carr opened Down’s account in the 11th minute from a 30m free but a pull on Andy Moran’s jerseys gave Cillian O’Connor the simple task of restoring the Connacht champions four point cushion.

Carr again showed his forwards how it was done when kicking his team’s first point from play and the Mourne County trailed by 0-2 to 1-2 at the end of the opening quarter of an hour.

The sides were level a minute later when Kalum King got on the end of a movement involving Laverty and Benny Coulter to beat Mayo netminder David Clarke from close range for his first ever championship goal.

Dillon replied with a point for James Horan’s charges but Carr struck for his third point soon after and there was nothing separating the teams at the 20 minute mark.

The crossbar denied O’Connor a goal in the 22nd minute but Conroy gained some compensation for the Westerners when sending the rebound over the bar.

Carr and O’Connor traded frees before wing-forward Kevin McLoughlin set up Conroy for Mayo’s second goal in the 27th minute.

A brace of O’Connor frees gave Mayo a 2-7 to 1-6 cushion at half-time and the Moran captained side were full value for their six point lead.

The second half started as the first had ended with the team in green and red in the ascendancy and O’Connor converted a free within a minute of the resumption.

Half-time Down substitute Liam Doyle found the target from a placed ball in the 38th minute but O’Connor raised his sixth white flag of the game a minute later when Conor Garvey was penalised for a foul on Conroy.

Benny Coulter registered his first point of the game in the 40th minute but Conroy effectively ended the game as a contest when his second goal eight minutes into the second half.

Andy Moran showed good awareness to find O’Connor in space with a quick free and the centre-forward handpassed the ball across the face of the Down goalmouth to the waiting Conroy who palmed the ball to the net.

That left the scoreboard reading 3-9 to 1-6 and there was muted response when Carr landed a free shortly after.

A Dillon point from play restored Mayo’s nine-point advantage and the remaining 20 minutes resembled a cakewalk for the winners although Moran’s injury took some of the gloss of their success.

Coulter netted a late consolation goal for James McCartan’s men in the second minute of added-on time.

Mayo – D Clarke, K Keane, G Cafferkey, K Higgins, L Keegan (0-1), D Vaughan, C Boyle, B Moran, A O’Shea (0-1), K McLoughlin (0-2), C O’Connor (0-7), A Dillon (0-4), M Conroy (2-1), A Moran (0-1), J Doherty (1-0). Subs – A Freeman for A Moran, R Feeney for Doherty, E Varley (0-1) for Conroy, J Gibbons for O’Shea, C Barrett for Boyle.

Down – B McVeigh; D O’Hagan, D Gordon, C Garvey; N McParland, B McArdle, K McKernan; A Rogers, K King (1-0); A Carr (0-7), M Poland, C Maginn; E McCartan, C Laverty, B Coulter (1-1). Subs – A Branagan for McParland, D O’Hare for McCartan, L Doyle (0-1) for Maginn, D Turley for Garvey, D Rooney for McArdle.

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Garrymore GAA Darts & Social Night
04/08/20120 Comments

Garrymore GAA will bring you two of the biggest names in darts this August 25th. Ronnie “The Rocket Baxter” and “The Dutch destroyer” Vincent Van Der Voort will take on the best south mayo has to offer. The darts and social night promises to be a fun filled night with lots of games and prizes to be given away. Entry is just €5.00 and tickets are available from all club officers and senior team players. Doors and Bar from 7pm with the first game @ 8pm. If you are interested in playing the PROS call 0861702855 or email darts@garrymoregaa.com For more information check out our www.garrymoregaa.com/darts
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Seniors out of MW league
29/07/20120 Comments

Garrymore seniors were knocked out of the MW league yesterday evening after a playoff against Kiltane. Garrymore started the game with a much changed team to the team that lined out against Knockmore in the championship the week before. There was 13 changes in all but those changes didn’t make much of a difference as Kiltane came away with a 7 point victory on a scoreline of 3-04 to 3-11. Garrymore started very brightly but they suffered the same fate as the week before wasting a lot of good scoring chances. Garrymore still would of being happy going in at half time four points down as they were playing against a very strong wind. Half time Garrymore 1-3 Kiltane 2-4. The second half was a half to forget for the South Mayo men as Garrymore only produced a mere 1-1 with a strong wind and conceded 1-7. Kiltane will go on to play Crossmolina in the quarter in a couple of weeks time. Final score from Islandeady, Garrymore 3-04 Kiltane 3-11
MW League Play-off
28/07/20120 Comments

Garrymore play Kiltane tonight in a play-off game to see who qualifys for the Michael Walsh league 1/4 finals. The reason for the play-off is because both teams finished on the same amount of points but Breaffy for-fitted their last game to Kiltane thus ruling out score difference in separating Garrymore and Kiltane. The game is due to throw in at 7.45pm in Islandeady and the winner will play Crossmolina in a couple of weeks time. Please Support

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2012 1/4 final Championship draw
27/07/20120 Comments

Following the draws which took place on Wednesday night last in Elverys MacHale Park the following are the pairings for the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Relegation Play-Offs in the Treanlaur Catering Senior Football Championship and Egan Jewellers Intermediate Football Championship:

Treanlaur Catering Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals:
Crossmolina – V’s – Westport
Knockmore – V’s – Claremorris
Ballaghaderreen – V’s – Garrymore
Ballintubber – V’s – Castlebar Mitchels

Treanlaur Catering Senior Football Championship Semi-Finals:
Ballintubber/Castlebar Mitchels – V’s – Crossmolina/Westport
Knockmore/Claremorris – V’s – Ballaghaderreen/Garrymore

Treanlaur Catering Senior Football Championship Relegation Playoff:
Kiltane – V’s – Aghamore
Breaffy – V’s – Ballina Stephenites

Egan Jewellers Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Finals:
Hollymount/Carramore – V’s – Parke
Swinford – V’s – Kilmaine
Burrishoole – V’s – Achill
Charlestown – V’s – Moy Davitts

Egan Jewwellers Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Finals:
Burrishoole/Achill – V’s – Hollymount-Carramore/Parke
Swinford/Kilmaine – V’s – Charlestown/Moy Davitts

Egan Jewellers Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Playoff:
Cill Chomain – V’s – Kiltimagh
Killala – V’s – Mayo Gaels

Senior and Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Play-Off matches will be played on the same weekend as Senior & Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Finals i.e. 8th Septemeber. The dates, times and venues for the Senior & Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Finals will be decided by the CCC next week. All Treanlaur Catering Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals and Egan Jewellers Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Finals are due to be played on the weekend 11th/12th August regardless of the result in the All-Ireland Football Championship Quarter-Final involving the Mayo Senior Football Team.
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Winner takes all Tuesday
18/07/20120 Comments

Garrymore U21 will resume their championship season next Tuesday against Eastern Gaels after a bye in round two. It is a winner takes all game as the winner will progress to the quarer finals. The game is due to throw in @ 7.30pm in Eastern Gaels.
Garrymore v Eastern Gaels Tuesday 24/7/12 @ 7.30pm in Eastern Gaels. Please Support

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Championship Odds
17/07/20120 Comments

Knockmore 2/5; Garrymore 2/1; Draw 7/1; Handicap: Knockmore (-2) 4/5; Garymore (+2) 1/1; Handicap draw 8/1
Shrule/Glencorrib ½ Aghamore 7/4 Draw 7/1
Kiltanen5/4 Balinrobe 4/6 Draw 7/1
Castlebar 4/7 Crossmolian 6/4 Draw 7/1
Claremorris 5/2 Ballintubber 1/3 Draw 7/1
Davitts 4/6 Breaffy 5/4 Draw 7/1
Ballina 4/6 Ballaghadereen 5/6 Draw 7/1
Westport 2/7 Tourmakeady 3/1 Draw 8/1

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Weekend Preview
17/07/20120 Comments

Memories of golden years of both clubs will come flooding back when theses two sleeping giants locks horns again. The two of them enjoyed some great battles back in the 70’s and 80’s but, with both sides qualified for the quarter-finals, there is bound to be something missing this time around. However, there is still the opportunity for one of them to top the group and maintain therirunbeaten record. The smart money would have to be on knockmore, especially playing at home and knowing Ray Dempsey’s fierce competitive instinct. It will be interesting to see though how Garry’ match up.
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Juniors make it three from three.
17/07/20120 Comments

Garrymore Juniors made it three out of three in the County Junior B Championship this evening. Garrymore played against the wind in the first half but had the better of the opening exchanges and lead at half time by two points 2-05 to 1-06. The second have was just as tight of an affair with Garrymore just pulling away at the very end. The final score from a wet Garrymore, Garrymore 3-12 Mayo Gaels 1-10. Match Report to follow.

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Knockmore championship fixture
16/07/20120 Comments

Garrymore take on Knockmore in the final round of the Group stage this Saturday evening. Both teams have already qualified for the quarter finals but top spot is at stake Saturday evening. The game is due to throw in at 7.00pm in Knockmore with John Glavey as referee. Match preview to follow.

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County Board Development Draw Results
14/07/20120 Comments

Hyundai Car 1248 Austin Francis O’Malley Doughmakeon, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo Louisburgh
€1,000.00 4320 Michael & Marie O’Donnell 36 Deerpark, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo Crossmolina
€500.00 5344 Sean Kirrane Knockadoon, Irishtown, Co. Mayo Davitts
€500.00 2795 Jack Jackson Kings Hill, Westport, , Islandeady
€500.00 3741 Maggie Lavelle Tallagh , Belmullet, Co. Mayo Béal an Mhuirthead
€500.00 2475 Fr. Dermot Maloney Crossboyne, Co. Mayo, Garrymore
€500.00 4861 Pat Hopkins jnr Cloonraine, Ballindine, Co. Mayo Davitts
€500.00 3173 John Patten Coarsefield, Claremorris, Co.Mayo Hollymount-Carramore
€250.00 5381 Sean Staunton Killsallagh, Westport, Co. Mayo Louisburgh
€250.00 2018 Crossmolina GAA Club Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, Crossmolina
€250.00 3507 Kilmaine GAA Club Kilmaine, Co. Mayo, Kilmaine
€250.00 4813 Pat Gibbons Farmhill, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Hollymount-Carramore
€250.00 5627 Tom Newell Cloonkeely, Tuam, Co.Galway, Eastern Gaels
€250.00 2725 Helene Chambers Cullintra, Ballintubber, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Ballintubber
€250.00 5589 Tom Mohan Glencorrib, Shrule, Co. Mayo Shrule-Glencorrib
€250.00 4080 Matthew & Stephen Turver Davins Road, Roy East, Doohoma, Co. Mayo Kiltane
€250.00 5718 Tony Doherty Inver, Barnatra, Ballina, Co.Mayo Cill Chomáin
€250.00 5249 Seamus Gallagher The Compass, Currane, Achill, Co.Mayo Achill
€100.00 5264 Seamus Hughes Newport Rd, Westport , Westport, Co.Mayo Westport
€100.00 5451 Siobhan Heffernan Cabintown, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo Ballycastle
€100.00 2418 Eugene McCartan Clooncormack Hse, Hollymount, Co. Mayo Hollymount-Carramore
€100.00 4245 Michael Quinn Annagh, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo Ballyhaunis
€100.00 5726 Tony Lynskey Newpark, Swinford, Co Mayo Swinford
€100.00 4451 Moygownagh GAA Club Community Centre, Moygownagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo Moygownagh
€100.00 1179 Anna Warde C/O Clarke’s , Ballindine, Co. Mayo Davitts
€100.00 2980 Joe Egan Cloonlavish, Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Aghamore
€100.00 5597 Tom Roache C/O Kilfian GAA Club, Kilfian, Ballina, Co. Mayo Kilfian
€100.00 3305 John Paul Mc Grath Ceol an Bharra, Rossport, Ballina, Co.Mayo Cill Chomáin
€100.00 2728 Henry Barrett 1 Pairc Saile, Geesala., Geesala, Ballina, Co. Mayo Kiltane
€100.00 3028 Joe & Pauline Thompson Tower View, Meelick, Swinford, Co Mayo Swinford
€100.00 1829 Castlebar Mitchels GAA Club An Sportlann , Castlebar, Co. Mayo Castlebar Mitchels
€100.00 2029 Cyril Flynn Enniscoe, Castlehill, Ballina, Co. Mayo Crossmolina
€100.00 3683 Lili Barrett Ballymanagh, Ardagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo Ardagh

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Final round of the MW league
14/07/20120 Comments

Garrymore Seniors traveled to Westport yesterday evening in the final round of fixtures for the group stage of the Michael Walsh league. Garrymore new going into ther game that even a loss could still secure the passage to the quarter finals but they would have to wait till Kiltane play Breaffy tonight. Like the Shrule/Glencorrib game Garrymore started very brightly but unlike like that championship game Garrymore did not convert their chances in front of goal. Garrymore trailed Westport at half time 0-3 to 0-5, despite all Garrymore’s good work early on in the game they let Westport creep back into the game and it was they home side who finished the stronger and they too wont be happy with their shooting on the day. Within 8 minutes of the restart Garrymore had cancelled out Westports lead and went one ahead 0-6 to 0-5 but midway through the half Westport got one of two goals, the westport midfielder made a charging run through the Garrymore defence a shot low past Morven Connolly. 5 minutes later Westport got in for their second, their corner forward got in behind the Garrymore cover and rounder the keeper and passed the ball into a empty net. The second goal sprung Garrymore into life again and they started to get possession around the middle, Garry finished the game very strong with three unanswered points but the gap was too big to claw back in the time that was left. Garrymore had to do without their Dublin contingent on the night but had some good displays through the field. Garrymore are all but through as Kiltane would have to beat Breaffy by more that 17 points in order to qualify for the quarter finals.

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Final round of Junior B Championship
14/07/20120 Comments

Garrymore Juniors will play their final round of the Junior B Championship this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm against Mayo Gaels. The game was originally fixed as round one but was postponed. The game doesn’t mean anything to Garrymore as they have already secured top spot in the group and will be seeded for the quarter finals. The game is due to throw in at 7.30pm in Garrymore. Please Support

Michael Walsh league change of date/time
13/07/20120 Comments

The final round of the Michael Walsh league will take place this evening at 7.30pm in Westport. Two team will progress from each group to the quarter finals. A draw in Westport tonight will be enough to secure a place for Jack Grimes men. Please note the change in date and time.

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Enda gets his chance on Sunday
13/07/20120 Comments

Enda Varley has been drafted into the Mayo team for Sunday’s Connacht SFC final against Sligo at Hyde Park.

Varley replaces Alan Freeman at right corner forward in the only change from the side that trounced Leitrim by 22 points in the semi-final three weeks ago. Seamus O’Shea (groin), Peadar Gardiner (foot) and Aidan Campbell (hip) weren’t considered due to injury, but a fit-again Aidan O’Shea will be available to come in if required.

Mayo are bidding to win back-to-back Nestor Cups for the first time since 1996-97 when current boss James Horan was involved as a player.

Mayo (SF v Sligo): D Clarke; K Keane, G Cafferkey, K Higgins; L Keegan, D Vaughan, C Boyle; B Moran, D Geraghty; K McLoughlin, C O’Connor, A Dillon; E Varley, A Moran (captain), J Doherty.

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Final MW league group stage fixture
10/07/20120 Comments

Michael Walsh Senior league: Garrymore v Westport Saturday 14/7/12 @ 6pm in Westport. Please Support

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MW league draw v Kiltane
08/07/20120 Comments

Kiltane made the long journey up to Garrymore yesterday evening and the journey wasnt in vein for the Bangor men as they came away with a share of the points. The result leaves Garrymore in with a shout for qualifying for the knockout stages, they will need a win against Westport in the next round to quarantee it. Garrymore stated off very brightly and dominated the early exchanged but couldn’t turn it into scores, that left Kiltane in the game and the game was to swing right round in the second 15 minutes of the half as Kiltane enjoyed the majority of possession but they too failed to turn all the possession into scores. The difference between the sides at half time was a well taken Mickey Sweeney goal, he found himself one on one with Morven Connolly and with the minimum of space chipped the ball over the keeper and into the Garrymore goal. The second half was just as close of an affair with both sides trading scores throughout the half. Garrymore came from behind to take a share of the spoils and still leave themselves in with a shout for qualifying for the finals.

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Garrymore GAA Cul Camps
08/07/20120 Comments

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The recent Mayo GAA Kelloggs Cul Camp drew a crowd of over 140 participants in Garrymore GAA Grounds recently, with young athletes from Garrymore, Hollymount, Carramore, Ballindine and Kilmaine taking part. Throughout the week, the participants took part in football, hurling rounders, skills testing and fun games. Pictured are the recipients of the ‘Stars of the Future’ as awarded by the Camp Coaches over the weeks activities. Back (LtoR): James Shaughnessy, Sean Prendergast, Darren Coen, Caolan Crowe, Jayme O’Brien, Ian Costello, Kevin Walsh, Adrian Hession. Front (LtoR): Enda Varley, Aoife Curran, Mark Gibbons (Hurling Recipient), Molly Higgins (Ladies Football Recipient), Tomas Morris (Boys Football Recipient), Sarah Tierney, Ger McHugh (Camp Coordinator).

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U21’s suffer a loss in first round action.
03/07/20120 Comments

Garrymore U21’s were beaten in first round Championship action this evening. The game was played in very tough conditions with a lot of surface water on a heavy pitch. Garrymore trailed by only two point sat half time 1-3 to 2-2 but they couldnt keep up with Kilmaine in the second half who ran out winners 4-7 to 2-4. Match report and pictures to follow.

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Garrymore into the quarter finals
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Garrymore produced a excellent display of fooball in very tough conditions to beat Shrule/Glencorrib in round 2 of the Mayo SFC. The victory means Garrymore go into the quarter finals with a game in hand. Final score from Garrymore, Garrymore 1-11 Shrule/Glencorrib 1-7.

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U-21 Football Championship
01/07/20120 Comments

U21 Championship round 1: Garrymore v Kilmaine Tuesday 3/7/12 @ 7.30pm in Garrymore. Please Support

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Championship Preview
30/06/20120 Comments

Did it ever happen before that a home team scored 1-16 in the Mayo SFC and still lost the game? That was the fate of Shrule/Glencorrib when they entertained Knockmore in May, and it now leaves the Black river men in grave danger of missing out in a place in the quarter finals. A win against Garrymore in Round 2 would rejuvenate their hopes, But Garry’ are notoriously hard beaten at home. Even league form makes it hard to separate these two teams, as between them, at the time of writing, they have won only one of 10 league games played so far this year. If home advantage does swing in Garrymore’s favour, then there is the real possibility that the qualifiers from this group will be decided even before the third and final round of games because Knockmore are favourites to win away to Aghamore next time out. They scored 1-18 at Shrule/Glencorrib in Round 1 and Aghamore only scored 1-4 at Garrymore.

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GAA Cul Camps
30/06/20120 Comments

The 2011 Mayo G.A.A. Cul Camps get underway this coming July in a number of locations around the county. The Camps will be run by trained coaches and are a very worthwhile experience for all our young players. The cost per child is €55 for the 1st child, €45 for the second child and €40 for the third child. The following are the details of dates and venues for the Cul Camps:
Week 1
Parke – 2th-6th July – Football – Padraic Carolan – 0866003021
Achill – 2nd-6th July – Football – Michael Joyce – 0863845382
Killala – 2nd-6th July – Football – Eddie Walsh – 0872931636
Garrymore – 2nd-6th- July – Football – Ger McHugh – 0860568192
Ballina – 2nd-6th- July – Football – Barry Murphy – 0876258721
Moy Davitts – 2nd-6th- July – Football – Pete Byrne – 0866095884
Breaffy – 2nd-6th- July Football – Martin Golden – 0879378175

Week 2
Louisburgh – 11th-15th- July – Football – Eddie Ball – 0871341239
Kiltane – 11th-15th- July – Football – Patrick Sweeney – 0877920065
Castlebar – 11th-15th- July – Football – Ger Murphy – 0872220623
The Neale – 11th-15th- July – Football – Peter O’Malley – 0868440307
Lahardane – 11th-15th- July – Football – Ita Coleman – 0877923462
Cill Chomain – 11th-15th July – Football – Michelle Deane – 0864075057
Charlestown – 18th to 22rd July – Football – Tommy Warde – 0871323666

Weekends Championship Odds
30/06/20120 Comments

Ballaghaderreen 4/5
Ballinrobe 3/1
Ballintubber 1/6
Aghamore 11/2
Garrymore 13/8
Breaffy 8/11
Tourmakeady 5/1
Crossmolina 4/11
Draw 13/2
Draw 8/1
Draw 11/1
Draw 12/1
Draw 7/1
Draw 13/2
Draw 12/1
Draw 7/1
Westport 5/4
Castlebar 2/7
Davitts 4/1
Knockmore 1/9
Shrule/Glencorrib 4/7
Claremorris 11/8
Ballina 1/8
Kiltane 5/2

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Senior Championship round 2
27/06/20120 Comments

Garrymore take on near neighbours Shrule/Glencorrinb this Sunday in round 2 of the Mayo Senior Championship in Garrymore @ 4pm. Please Support
Match Preview to follow

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Mayo stroll past Leitrim
27/06/20120 Comments

Mike Finnerty

WE weren’t quite sure what to expect from this 28th meeting of the counties in the Connacht Championship but we certainly never envisaged spectators streaming away from the ground with twenty minutes to go last Sunday.
The final scoreline screams ‘rout’ and that was exactly what panned out as Mayo justified their outrageous favouritism by putting Leitrim to the sword at their leisure.
Their reward for this stroll in the glorious afternoon sunshine is a shot at Sligo in the provincial final next month; the first meeting of the teams at this stage of the competition since the 1997 war of attrition.
James Horan was at pains afterwards to play down Mayo’s impressive victory but there was no disguising the statistics that highlighted the gulf in class and quality that separated the teams.
Thirteen different Mayo players scored as the reigning champions clocked up 4-14 from play and held an outclassed Leitrim to just five points from play.
Barry Moran, by common consensus the man of the match, claimed 19 possessions from kick-outs on a day when he did as he wished on his home pitch.
Either side of him, aside from a slow-burning first quarter, Mayo looked fit, strong, fresh and were nothing if not professional in how they went about their work.
Such a facile and comprehensive victory seemed unlikely at the end of the first quarter with things evenly-balanced and Mayo just edging it by 0-6 to 0-5.
Leitrim had been level twice by that juncture and it had taken classy scores from Keith Higgins, Lee Keegan and Alan Dillon to keep the locals ahead of the posse.
At the other end, Emlyn Mulligan was reveling in the play-making role and kicking points for fun. One outrageous score from play stands out while his free-taking was exemplary too.
The narrative of the day changed completely though on 23 minutes when Andy Moran, Lee Keegan and Alan Freeman linked up at pace in the Mayo forward line and Freeman rounded the ‘keeper before firing the ball into the roof of the net.
Danny Geraghty then powered through to tag on a point on his debut and Mayo led by double scores.
Leitrim responded well initially with Emlyn Mulligan converting a couple of frees to keep them in touch, but Mayo were starting to get into their rhythm after eight weeks in cold storage.
There were 31 minutes on the watch when Andy Moran netted for the first time in the championship since the 2006 All-Ireland semi-final and Cillian O’Connor (free) and the marauding Barry Moran tagged on points to turn the screw.
When the half-time whistle blew, Mayo were 2-9 to 0-7 ahead and their supporters in the crowd of 14,398 were content as they basked in the good weather.
The hard work was done, and the second half turned out to be nothing more than a training spin for Mayo as Leitrim’s challenge wilted all over the field.
In the first half the challengers tackled hard, stitched together some good moves, and created a string of scoring opportunities.
However, they were brushed aside in the second period as Mayo’s defence shut up shop, Barry Moran directed operations at midfield, and Cillian O’Connor got in some free-taking practice as the incessant pressure told.
James Horan, meanwhile, pitched in five subs with Richie Feeney, Ronan McGarrity, Enda Varley and Michael Conroy all making the most of their auditions.
Conor Mortimer, however, was strangely subdued in the twenty minutes he spent on the field.
Andy Moran’s second goal on 53 minutes left Mayo ahead by 3-14 to 0-8 and some fans were halfway home when Kevin McLoughlin slammed in a fourth goal in the 70th minute.
In between, a dark day for Leitrim was compounded in the closing stages when full-back, Fabian McMorrow, was sent off for a second booking.
By that stage the Sligo manager, Kevin Walsh, had concluded his note-taking for the day and Mayo minds were already planning for Sunday, July 15.
The championship starts for real for the holders next time out.

Mayo
D Clarke; K Keane, G Cafferkey, K Higgins (0-1); L Keegan (0-1), D Vaughan, C Boyle; B Moran (0-1), D Geraghty (0-1); K McLoughlin (1-2), C O’Connor (0-6, 6fs), A Dillon (0-3); A Freeman (1-0), A Moran (2-0), J Doherty.
Subs used: R Feeney for Boyle; R McGarrity (0-1) for Geraghty; E Varley (0-1) for A Moran; C Mortimer (0-2, 1f) for Freeman; M Conroy (0-1) for Doherty.

Leitrim
C McCrann; D Beck (0-1), F McMorrow, P Maguire; C Clarke, E Williams, W McKeon; D Sweeney (0-1), S Moran; P Brennan, E Mulligan (0-7, 5fs), P McGowan; R Cox (0-1), J Glancy, A Croal.
Subs used: R Lowe for McKeon (inj); C Sheridan for S Moran; G Hickey for McGowan; B McDonald for Croal; K Conlon for Lowe.

Referee: M Higgins (Fermanagh)

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Juniors back to winning ways
23/06/20120 Comments

Garrymore juniors are back to winning ways after a 5-07 to 1-11 victory over Ballyhaunis. Garrymore found themselves behind at half time 1-3 to 1-6 but second half goals from Brian Lynskey (2), Fintan Forde and Tommy Tully secured Garrymore’s opening points of the Junior B Championship. Garrymore are due to take on Ballinrobe on the 7/7/12 in round three but before that Garrymore will play Mayo Gaels in the re-fixed round 1 game.

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Mayo starting team v Leitrim
20/06/20120 Comments

The Mayo Senior Football team to face Leitrim in the Connacht Senior Football Championship Semi-Final this Sunday 24th June at 3.30p.m. in Elverys MacHale Park is as follows:

1. David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites
2. Kevin Keane – Westport
3. Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4. Keith Higgins – Ballyhaunis
5. Lee Keegan – Westport
6. Donal Vaughan – Ballinrobe
7. Colm Boyle – Davitts
8. Barry Moran – Castlebar Mitchels
9. Danny Geraghty – Ballintubber
10. Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore
11. Cillian O’Connor – Ballintubber
12. Alan Dillon – Ballintubber
13. Alan Freeman – Aghamore
14. Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen (Capt.)
15. Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
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Congratulations Carras U14’s
20/06/20125 Comments

Congratulations to the Carras U14 team who beat Achill after extra time in the Division 4B league final this afternoon. Carras got of to the better start but they trailed Achill at half time 2-2 to 0-4. To Carras credit they battled and had the better of the possession in the second half and went ahead late into the half and looked like they would nick the game, but Achill showed their composure and sealed a draw at the very end. Carras 1-09 Achill 2-06. The game went into extra time and with the start Achill had, it looked like they would push on but again the never say die attitude of the Carras men, they brought the lead back to a point at half time in extra time. The second half of extra time was all Carras as they added 2-1 without reply to capture the title and fitting that it was captain Gerard Connolly who got the winning goal for the Carras men. The final score from McHale Park, Carras 3-12 Achill 2-09.

Photos of the game to follow tomorrow.

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Podcast
17/06/20120 Comments

The following podcast is a interview between Billy Fitzpatrick and the Prendergest brothers Paddy and Martin. The podcast goes through Garrymore in the 30’s and 40’s as well as detail on the Magnificent 7.

The podcast will reside permanently in the Garrymore history section.

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Tommy Connolly RIP
16/06/20120 Comments

It was with extreme sadness we heard of the death of Tommy Connolly a past Garrymore great. Tommy survived by his wife Mary and three children James, Geard and Fiona sadly passed away on Wednesday night. Tommy was a wonderful corner forward in his day and known for his direct approach to goal, and with his ball carrying ability he was almost impossible to dispossess. He was part of the magnificent Garrymore team’s of the 70’s and 80’s and holds two county Senior Championship medals. Tommy played at all ages right up till senior for Garrymore and was the youngest member of the Garrymore team that lined up against Nemo Rangers in the All Ireland final in 1982 at age 20. A true characteristic of Tommy was his eye for goal and he will be remembered in the Garrymore history books for his winning goal in the 1982 county final against Castlebar to give Garrymore their sixth county title. Tommy will be sorely missed by his everyone in Garrymore.

Funeral details:

Reposing at his residence on Saturday evening from 5 o’clock until 9 o’clock.

Removal on Sunday to St. Patrick’s Church, Kilmaine for Funeral Mass at 2 o’clock.

Burial afterwards in the new cemetery, Kilmaine.

House private on Sunday morning please.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to Croí or Pieta House, c/o Flanagan Funeral Directors, Kilmaine.
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Junior Champ postponed
15/06/20120 Comments

This weekends County Junior Championship v Mayo Gaels is postponed due to the bereavement of Tom Connolly. Funeral details to follow. RIP

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U14 league final 19/6/12
14/06/20120 Comments

Carras U14 will play Achill in the division 4B league final next Tuesday 19/6/12 @ 7.15pm in McHale. The lads have has a wonderful season so far putting up some big scores in their five league games. They play Achill in the final who were the only team to beat Carras in the league proper. The game promises to be a close one going on the previous fixture. We would encourage as many supporters to go down Castlebar and cheer on the lads on Tuesday evening.
Connacht final ticket details
14/06/20120 Comments

Connacht GAA Football Championship 2012
Sunday 24th June 2012
Venue: Elvery’s McHale Park, Castlebar

Intermediate Connacht Ladies Football Championship: Semi-Final
Sligo v Leitrim
Throw in: 12noon

Minor: Semi-Final
Mayo vs. Sligo
Throw In: 1.30pm
Referee: P. Neilan(R)

Senior: Semi-Final
Mayo vs. Leitrim
Throw In: 3.30pm
Referee: Martin Higgins (Fear Manach)

Ticket Prices:
 Stand €25, (Section 105- VIP’s & Sponsors)
 Sideline Seating €20
 Juveniles (U-16) €5
 Students & OAP’s Full price must be paid.
 Family Tickets available for Stand: Adult full price & child €5
 Group Tickets €30 (10 x Juvenile & 1 Adult) application from clubs directly to the Connacht GAA Council Office.

 Refunds of €10 will be paid to OAP’s and Students, (with current ID cards), for Stand & Sideline seating at Designated Stile only, (Turnstile #16, #17 & #48).

 Groups: Entry at Turnstile #38. All children must be accompanied by Group Leader(s)

 Season Ticket Holders- Entry through Turnstile #55

Tickets can be sourced from;

Connacht GAA Office
Address: Clare Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
Ph: (094) 9630335
Email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie
www.connachtgaa.ie

Mayo County Board
Address: McHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
Email secretary.mayo@gaa.ie
Office number: 094-9543035
www.mayogaa.com

Leitrim County Board,
address: Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
email: secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie
phone: (071) 9620441

Sligo County Board
address: Sligo GAA Office, Aughamore Near, Carraroe, Sligo
email: administrator.sligo@gaa.ie
phone: 087-0524574(9am-5pm).

Tickets also available from clubs in the competing counties.

Tickets can also be sourced from www.tickets.ie and www.ticketmaster.ie

Tickets will also be on sale at selected Supervalu & Centra outlets in the competing counties, see www.connachtgaa.ie for details.

Mayo
Kavanagh SuperValu, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Moloney’s SuperValu, Bunree, Ballina, Co Mayo
Cummins’ SuperValu, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo
Sweeney’s SuperValu, Achill Island, Co Mayo
O’Connor’s SuperValu, Westport, Co Mayo
Duffy’s SuperValu, Ballaghadereen,

Leitrim
Donohoe’s SuperValu, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

Sligo
Surlis’ SuperValu, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo
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Juniors run comes to a end
13/06/20120 Comments

Garrymore Juniors good run has come to a end this evening in the South Junior Championship. Garrymore remained unbeaten in their previous eight games but fell at the hands of Shrule/Glencorrib. Garrymore started the more brightly, leading after 10 minutes 0-3 to 0-2 but it was at this point Garrymore lost the lead and didn’t regain it for the rest of the game. The Garrymore defence stood up to the youthful Shrule/Glencorrib forward line with Captain Sean Regan and James Coleman most notably standing out for the men in red. Garrymore went in at half time trailing 0-6 to 0-7, the Garrymore points coming from Brian Lynskey and Ronan Quinn. The second half started like the first with Garrymore winning a lot of ball but they failed to turn it into scores and when Shrule/Glencorrib got it they made it count. Shrule/Glencorrib ran out 5 point winners on a scoreline of 0-15 to 0-10. Next up for Garrymore in the South Mayo Junior Championship is Hollymount/Carramore. No date has being set for the game.

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Juniors continue good run
10/06/20120 Comments

Garrymore juniors continue their good run with a 7 point win over Mayo Gaels in the Senior league, Division 1F. Garrymore dominated possession for the entire game but wayward shooting left Mayo Gaels within a chance of nicking the game but thankfully Garrymore pulled away at the end of the game and go top of the league. Match Report to follow.

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Garry suffer another league defeat
09/06/20120 Comments

Garrymore suffered another league defeat, this time to the hands of Kiltimagh. Garrymore started brightly but went in at half time two points down. Like the first half Garrymore had the better of the opening exchanges but mid way through the half Kiltimagh grabbed two quick goals and never looked back. They held onto this lead and ran out six point winners on a scoreline of 3-08 to 0-11. Match Report to follow.

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Kiltimagh preview
08/06/20120 Comments

Tomorrow evening will see Garrymore travel to Kiltimagh in the final round of the league before the break in the league. Both sides have had similar starts to the league with Garrymore gaining two points from a possible eight while Kiltimagh are still waiting for their first win, saying that Kiltimagh have only played two games in the league so far. Garrymore will be looking to continue their recent run of wins against Aghamore in the championship and Swinford in the league Saturday evening.

Meanwhile Kiltimagh at this stage are a very difficult team to judge, they have only played two league games, one of them against near neighbours Ballyhaunis and one championship game against another local team Swinford. As we well know in South Mayo form counts for nothing when it comes to derby games.

Kiltimagh and Garrymore have met twice in the last two years once in Garrymore were Garrymore came away with the two points in the league and last year down in Kiltimagh when the two sides finished with a point each. The recent weather conditions won’t make for pretty viewing in Kiltimagh on Saturday evening, but for both sides it’s about the points and nothing else.

Garrymore v Kiltimagh Sat 9/6/12 @ 7pm in Kiltimagh. Please Support
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South JFC called off
06/06/20120 Comments

This evenings South JFC between Garrymore and Hollymount/Carramore was called of due to a unplayable pitch. 30 minutes before throw a thunder shower came down and didn’t let up. Referee Mark Tuffy conducted a pitch inspection on two occasions and deemed the pitch to be unplayable. Keep an eye out here for when the game will be re-fixed.

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Garrymore edge past Swinford
04/06/20120 Comments

Garrymore pulled of a last minute win victory against Swinford in the league today. Full time result – Garrymore 0-11 Swinford 1-7. Match report to follow.

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Under 14 league final
03/06/20120 Comments

Carras under 14’s take on Achill in the county league final on Thursday next. The game is due to throw in at 6.30pm in Elverys McHale Park. Please Support

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Club Meeting
02/06/20120 Comments

There will be a club meeting on Monday 11/6/12 @ 9pm in Garrymore clubhouse. This meeting was originally fixed for Tuesday 5/6/12.

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Swinford Preview
02/06/20120 Comments

Round four of the senior league will see Garrymore welcome Swinford to Garrymore on Monday. This was originally fixed for the Saturday evening but was pushed off a couple of days due to Swinford’s involvement in the intermediate championship against Kiltimagh. Both teams have had contrasting starts to the league. Garrymore couldn’t have got off to a worse start losing their opening three games but things might have turned for Garry, winning their championship first round game last weekend to Aghamore. The main talking point around Garrymore has been the injury list Jack Grimes has had to deal with, after the game against Aghamore it looks like they will have to do without top scorer Jimmy Killeen with a leg injury. Swinford currently lie joint top of the league on five points with Burrishoole, Claremorris and Aghamore. They had excellent victories over Tourmakeady and Kiltimagh and a hard fought draw with Islandeady. Garrymore and Swinford haven’t met much in recent years, the last was in 2009 in the very last league game of the year when Swinford were already relegated and Garrymore were mid table with nothing to play for. Like all Garrymore games this year it has been very difficult to predict the outcome as the availability of players has changed from week to week. One thing is sure on Monday Swinford will coming to Garrymore not lacking in confidence and that level may be higher if they were to win on Saturday evening over their near neighbours Kiltimagh in the championship.
Senior league, Division 1F – Garrymore v Swinford 4/6/12 @ 1pm in Garrymore. Please Support
Juniors record excellent win
30/05/20120 Comments

Garrymore Juniors recorded a excellent win over Ballinrobe in the South Junior Championship this evening. The game was played in front of a decent crowd in the Ballinrobe Community school pitch. Garry played against the wind in the first half but that didn’t seem to faze them as they played a free flowing game with some excellent scores and movement from the forwards. The Garrymore defence wasn’t really tested in the first half but anything that came their way the dealt with accordingly. Garrymore lead at half time 2-11 to 0-3 the goals coming courtesy of Ronan Quinn and Derek Corcoran. They let the foot of the pedal early in the second half and let Ballinrobe come back into the game but Garry had done enough in the first half to kill off the game. A further 1-8 was added in the second half, an excellent individual goal from midfielder Gary golden who made a searching run through the Ballinrobe defence and slotted the ball low past the Robe keeper. Garrymore ran out 3-19 to 2-07 winners. Garry had excellent performances with each played contributing to a fine win over Ballinrobe. The new Junior management of Geoff O’Neil, Fintan Forde and Brendan Murphy will be delighted with their start to the South Junior Championship. Next up is Hollymount/Carramore next Wednesday evening at 8pm in Garrymore.

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Galway SFC
28/05/20120 Comments

48 hours after Garrymore’s Championship victory over Aghamore both Shane Nally and Caolan Crowe lined out for their college side NUIG in the Galway SFC. NUIG took on Annaghdown in Tuam Stadium, the game originally fixed for Sunday was changed to Monday. Unfortunately for the two Garrymore men and NUIG is was a first round defeat and exit from the Galway SFC. Annaghdown controlled the game from beginning to end, they were in complete control at half time leading 0-8 to 0-2. NUIG came into the game better in the second half but it wasn’t enough to stay in the championship. Annaghdown came away with a five point victory on a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-08

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Championship round up
28/05/20120 Comments

Mayo SFC Round Up By Colm Gannon

The defending champions Ballintubber laid down a marker for the rest of the sides in the county that they will not be giving up their championship easy this year when they blitzed their way through what looked like a potentially tricky opening round encounter against local rivals Breaffy with a 1-14 to 0-3 win. Breaffy were always going to be up against it facing the defending champions on their own patch in the opening round, but having to go into the game without both Seamus and Aidan O’Shea it was going to need a huge effort from them if they were going to take anything from the game.

But Ballintubber weren’t in a mood to let Breaffy away with anything, the first thirty minutes saw Peter Ford’s side hold Breaffy scoreless in the baking heat of Prendergast Memorial Park in Clogher. Both Padraic and Cillian O’Connor chipped in with two points each, while Alan Dillon and Damien McGing both got in on the act with a point each to give their side a 0-6 to 0-0 lead.

Ballintubber were totally dominant throughout and were the first to every ball and played with a lot more physicality and purpose than their opponents, with Jason Gibbons and Danny Geraghty putting in a big shift in the middle of the park.

Ballintubber had the lead stretched out to eight points two minutes into the second half with Cillian O’Connor and Alan Plunkett on target. Breaffy finally got off the mark when Tommy Reilly put over a free from close range. Reilly was one of four different Breaffy players who took on free taking duties over the course of the hour, with Robbie Hennelly, Marty McNicholas and Alan Durcan all off target during the game. Breaffy did manage to get their second point pretty shortly after when Kevin Scahill up field from his duties of tracking Alan Dillon got on a loose ball. Ballintubber weren’t in the mood to let their opponents back into the game. Cillian O’Connor hit two quick fire points.

Whatever lingering doubt that could possibly be left was extinguished with 14 minutes to go, when Alan Plunkett was on the end of a powerful Ballintubber drive up the field and put the ball into the net from close in. Ballintubber rounded out the victory with scores from McGing (twice), Plunkett and Cillian O’Connor. Ballintubber made it look easy at stages on Sunday and Breaffy never got going at all, the champions kept their foot down right until the final whistle, long after the outcome of the game had been decided.

The other game in that group took place in Ballindine where last years intermediate champions Davitts welcomed their own neighbours Claremorris. It was the visitors who when home with the points after a 1-10 to 0-9 win on the borderline. The Claremorris goal came from James Shaughnessy early in the first half. Claremorris went in leading by 1-7 to 0-4 at the break, but could have been further in front if they hadn’t kicked a number of wides. The Davitts challenge wasn’t helped by loosing veteran defender Alan Roache to injury early in the first half. Davitts did come strong in the second half, outscoring their guests by 0-5 to 0-3 in the final 30 minutes and closed the gap down to only two points at one stage near the finish, but it wasn’t enough as Claremorris held on to claim the points.

Knockmore battle back to steal it at the death

In section one, both Knockmore and Garrymore were the winners this weekend. Garrymore kicked things off on Saturday evening with a low scoring 1-6 to 1-4 win over Aghamore in Garrymore. Garrymore were leading by 1-4 to 0-2 at the break and the fact that they were only able to add on two more points in the second half is something that Jack Grimes will be hoping his side can improve on in their next outing. It was actually Aghamore who took the lead at the start of the game with a pointed free from Darren Duffy after six minutes, but from there on in it was Garrymore who took control in the half. Shane Nally kicked a point from play, then Jimmy Killeen pointed brace of frees. One from close to the sideline and the other from just outside the 45m line. Sean Golden chipped in with a point to put Garrymore 0-4 to 0-1 into the lead.

The large home crowd were given even more reason to cheer with eight minutes left in the half when Garrymore plundered their goal. Corner back Martin Maloney charged up the field and found himself 14 yards out from the Aghamore goal with the ball in his hand. At the last moment it looked like the ball had just been knocked from his possession, but he was able to connect with the ball as it dropped and loft it past Niall Walsh into the back of the net. Aghamore did cut the cap back to five points just before the break with a long range free from Alan Freeman. Just after the turn around the visitors were given a foothold back in the game when Kenny Feeney was fouled in the penalty area and referee Declan Corcoran awarded a penalty. Up stepped Alan Freeman who drove the ball to the back of the net despite the best efforts of Morven Connolly in the Garrymore goal. It was a nervous display form both sides after that goal, with numerous attacking moves breaking down for both sides Sean Golden and Martin Maloney kicked Garrymore’s last two points with Freeman landing the last two Aghamore scores of the game.

The other game in the group played out on the borderline saw Knockmore battle back from what was looking like a surprise defeat to Shrule-Glenncorrib in south Mayo to steal a win. In a high scoring game, the visitors lead by 1-8 to 0-10 at the break with Declan Sweeney scoring the goal, with Aidan Kilcoyne in fine form for Knockmore. As the game reached the three quarter mark, a goal from Ronan Walsh saw the hosts move into the lead. They went into injury time in the lead, but three injury time points from the north Mayo men put pulled the points out of the fire on a scoreline of 1-18 to 1-16.

Ballinrobe make a statement of intent

In section two it’s Ballinrobe who are sitting pretty at the top of the table after the first round of games. The south Mayo men made the trip to Crossmolina and went home with the points thanks to a comprehensive eight point win over the Deel Rovers. Ballinrobe were always in control of this contest going in leading by 1-8 to 0-7 at half time, the Ballinrobe goal coming from Alan Murphy who scored 1-6 for Ballinrobe over the hour.. In the second period Ballinrobe turned on the style and were 2-9 to 0-8 in the lead after only 34 minutes, with Ballinrobe’s second goal coming from James Quinn. With five minutes left on the clock Ballinrobe were nine points clear and the points were heading back home to south Mayo with Norman O’Brien’s side.

Next up for Ballinrobe is Pat Holmes Castlebar Mitchels who themselves went away from home and came back with the points. Mitchels went up to Kiltane for what promised to be a tough examination and came home victors by five points on a scoreline of 1-13 to 1-8. Castlebar went in leading at the break by 1-10 to 1-3 with with Ronan O’Boyle finding the back of the net for Castlebar and Mikey Sweeney slotting home a penalty for the hosts. The second half saw a big shift in the play with Kiltane the ones doing the scoring and with 15 minutes left they had cut the gap to only three points. But Castlebar, dug in and pulled away in the closing stages to bring home the two points.

Ballagh’ lay down a marker

In section four, Ballaghderren are out in front at the top of the group thanks to a comprehensive ten point win over Tourmakeady in the Gaeltacht on Sunday evening. Andy Moran who was a doubt in the build up to the game was named amongst the subs, but the Mayo captain along with Barry Regan who was also wearing a subs jersey were drafted into the starting 15 before the throw in.

Ballaghaderreen were simply a different class from their opponents, and were leading by 1-6 to 0-0 after a quarter of an hour with Andy Moran finding the back of the net from close range and generally leading the Tourmakeady defense on a merry dance. At the break Ballaghderreen were in front by 1-11 to 1-3 with the Tourmakeady goal coming after a long free in was misjudged by the Ballaghderreen goal keeper as it dropped short of the target and slipped through his hands into the back of the net. The second half played out at a canter as the east Mayo side took their foot off the gas a little and Tourmakeady battled right until the end, showing their never say die spirit.

The other game in the section ended in a 0-8 to 0-8 draw between Anthony McGarry’s Ballina and Tomás Tierney’s up and coming Westport side in Ballina. In a nip and tuck affair neither side could build up a a substantial lead and Westport leveled the game at the death to share the points
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South Junior Championship
28/05/20120 Comments

Garrymore take on Ballinrobe this Wednesday in the first round of the South Junior Championship. The game is due to throw in at 8pm in Ballinrobe. Please Support

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Garry prevail
27/05/20121 Comment

Garrymore recorded their first win in the group stage of the championship in two years with a two point victory win over Aghamore. Aghamore started the brighter win the opening score of the game. Garrymore settled down and moved the ball move freely into the forwards but just went in five points clear at half time with the wind to their backs. In the second half Garrymore battled and enjoyed their fair share of possession but failed to turn it into scores. Aghamore battled right to the end but were just pipped to the post by a more committed Garrymore side. March report to follow.

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Championship odds
22/05/20120 Comments

Senior Championship outright

Castlebar
Ballintubber
Ballina
Crossmolian
Knockmore
Ballaghaderreen
Breaffy
Westport
Garrymore
Shrule/Glencorrib
Davitts
Aghamore
Claremorris
Kiltane
Ballinrobe
Tourmakeady
2/1
5/2
5/1
8/1
10/1
12/1
12/1
16/1
25/1
25/1
25/1
25/1
33/1
40/1
50/1
100/1
Senior Championship matches

Garrymore
Shrule/Glencorrib
Kiltane
Crossmolina
Davitts
Ballintubber
Tourmakeady
Ballina
4/7
9/4
3/1
2/9
4/7
2/7
5/2
1/3
Draw
Draw
Draw
Draw
Draw
Draw
Draw
Draw
7/1
7/1
8/1
8/1
7/1
7/1
7/1
7/1
Aghamore
Knockmore
Castlebar
Ballinrobe
Claremorris
Breaffy
Ballaghaderreen
Westport
6/4
1/3
1/4
3/1
6/4
5/2
2/7
9/4

Senior Group betting

Group 1
Knockmore
Garrymore
Shrule/Glencorrib
Aghamore

Group 3
Ballintubber
Breaffy
Davitts
Claremorris
Top Group
1/5
3/1
4/1
9/2

Top Group
1/6
3/1
6/1
7/1
Qualify
1/20
8/11
11/10
6/4

Qualify
1/50
4/7
5/4
7/4
Group 2
Castlebar
Crossmolina
Ballinrobe
Kiltane

Group 4
Ballina
Ballaghadereen
Westport
Tourmakeady
Top Group
1/6
3/1
6/1
7/1

Top Group
2/5
7/4
3/1
10/1
Qualify
1/33
1/6
3/1
7/2

Qualify
1/10
2/5
5/4
4/1

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Weekend preview with the local papers
22/05/20120 Comments

Mike Finnerty Mayo News
Before a ball was kicked in the league this looked like a straightforward assignment for Garrymore. Jack Grimes had taken over and they seemed ready to kick on. Aghamore, by contrast, had lost a plethora of players to emigration and transfers and Sean Finnegan’s outfit were destined to be a long year. However, two games into the Division 1B league and Aghamore and riding high on top of the table and unbeaten while Garrymore are rooted at the bottom, without a win. Garry’ have a lot of injuries, including doubts over Tony Corcoran and Caolan Crowe, and the Freemans and their young teammates will have no fear. Pride, and home advantage should prove vital. Vertict: Garrymore

Anthony Hennigan Western People
It might be worth avoiding the temptation of reading too much into the early league form of both these sides when trying to predict a winner; as Garrymore’s home advantage might negate the superior Division 1B results of the Aghamore heading into this game. Back to back league defeats to their main south Mayo rivals, Claremorris and Hollymount/Carramore hardly the ideal start to the season for Garrymore but pedigree can count for a lot, and the club is a much more seasoned senior championship outfit than that it faces next Saturday.
However since saving their ststus last season at the expense of the illustrious Charlestown, who eventually went down to Kiltane and Tourmakeady, Aghamore have begun this season just as confidently, even beating Ballina Stephenites in the Michael Walsh league before an impressive start to the league proper. Emigration had bitten the East Mayo club harder than most, yet they refuse to let that quell their expectation. And with talents like county star Alan Freeman, Colm Garvey, Enda Sweeney, Brendan Harrison, Kenny Feeney, Darren Duffy and Cathal Freeman at Sean Finnegan’s disposla they’ll give a game to most. Garrymore will need the likes of Caolan Crowe, David Dolan, Shane Nally, Jimmy Killeen, Enda Varley and the very experienced Tony Corcoran to produce their best form if they are to prevail.

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Championship season begins
21/05/20120 Comments

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Mayo senior championship: Garrymore v Aghamore Sat 26/5/12 @ 7.30pm in Garrymore. Please Support

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Garry suffer third defeat
20/05/20120 Comments

Garrymore suffered their third defeat in a row in the league today against Kiltane. Garrymore went into the game with an even longer injury list than the Hollymount/Carramore game with Caolan Crowe and Tony Corcoran added to the list. Kiltane played with the wond on the first half and raced into a seven point lead. Garrymore pulled back the lead in the second half put it wasnt enough to come away with the points. Match report to follow.

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Sunday preview
17/05/20120 Comments

Sunday afternoon will see Garrymore travel to Bangor to take on Kiltane in the third round of the league. Garrymore have suffered two defeats from their opening two games against Claremorris and Hollymount/Carramore. Garry were not helped in their opening games by the long injury list they have and especially worrying going into the championship in 10 days time. Sunday now for Garrymore has become an important game in respect to their ambitions for the rest of the season, another defeat would surly wave away any chances Garry have of promotion.

Kiltane have just one game under their belts so far in the league that was a round two draw to Islandeady. Their first round game against Kiltimagh was postponed. Garrymore have had the upper hand against Kiltane when the game has being played in Garrymore but away in Bangor things haven’t always gone their way. Two years ago Garrymore came away with a creditable draw but two years before that it was a day to forget for Garrymore.

No doubt Jack Grimes will have his fittest 15 players in the right frame of mind going into this game knowing that championship is just a week away. It’s a very hard game to call with Kiltane only playing one game so far and Garrymore with their injury list but one thing is for sure, you won’t get anything easy down in Bangor.

Garrymore v Kiltane
17/05/20120 Comments

Senior league, Division 1B: Garrymore v Kiltane Sunday 20/5/12 @2pm in Bangor. Please Support
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Juniors come away with a share of the spoils
13/05/20120 Comments

Garrymore Juniors came away with a share of the spoils against Shrule/Glencorrib today in the league. The result means both sides are joined top on 11 points each with five games to go. The final score from Garrymore, Garrymore B 1-09 Shrule/Glencorrib B 2-06.

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Garry suffer second defeat.
12/05/20120 Comments

Garrymore suffered their second defeat of the league this evening against Hollymount/Carramore. Garrymore started brightly but as the game went on Hollymount/Carramore came more and more into the game and took the lead through a Clifford Connolly Penalty. Garrymore struggled with Holly/Carra intensity and suffered their second defeat in a row. Hollymount/Carramore won on a scoreline of 2-11 to 1-07. Match report to follow.

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YouTube Channel
12/05/20120 Comments

Garrymore GAA have just launched our all new YouTube Channel. Over the next couple of days and weeks videos we will be uploading videos online for you to check out. Currently online you will see the first of the four game saga between Garrymore and Charlestown from the 1995 championship. The channel will be updated very regularly for your viewing. If you have any old photos or videos we would be delighted to have them. You can email them to me at trevor@garrymoregaa.com

Click HERE for the Garrymore YouTube Channel

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Peil Abu
11/05/20120 Comments

Retired from competitive GAA? Looking for some new activity which is fun? Never played any GAA before? Then Peil Abú could be for you.
The game is aimed at both men and women that don’t play competitively, or indeed who have never played GAA at all at any level. It is effectively tag-Gaelic football where physical contact is not allowed.
Come and Try It taster sessions will take place over the next two Wednesday evenings 16th & 23rd May at Westport GAA Astroturf facility Newport Rd from 8pm – 9pm each evening. This is a recreational football game designed by the GAA and ran in conjunction with Mayo Sports Partnership.
The rules are quite simple, it’s basically Gaelic football but once players are tagged, they must turn over possession. Scores, solo-running, hand passing and the pick-up can be altered to better suit the needs of the players. It’s also a fantastic way of working up a sweat!
“This game should appeal to guys who have retired from the competitive side of GAA and are looking to get active, meet some old friends and have a bit of fun” commented Mayo GAA Games Manager Billy Mc Nicholas.
Indeed as part of the Westport Get Out There Adventure Festival it is planned to have a mini Peil Abú blitz on Saturday 26th May from 4pm – 6pm at the superb Westport GAA facility.
“ We are delighted to support this recreational activity which is open to all. The activity links in perfectly with the “Get Out There Festival” which promotes Westport as a top destination for the outdoor life” added Mayo Sports Partnership Sports Co-ordinator Charlie Lambert
Participants must be over 18 and need to be in possession of a tracksuit and runners! All tags, bibs and additional equipment will be provided on location.
To register your interest or to find out more about the initiative contact Mayo GAA Peil Abú co-ordinator Eamonn O Malley at 087 1360936.

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Weekend previews
09/05/20120 Comments

Its round two of the Senior league this Saturday evening where Garrymore will entertain Hollymount/Carramore. There was a contrasting start to the league for both sides, Garrymore suffered a away defeat to Claremorris while Hollymount/Carramore had a hard fought win over fello intermediate side Islandeady. While it is very early in the league to say it’s a must win game for Garrymore but another loss would make promotion extremely difficult with visits to Bangor and Newport to come. The early rounds of the league this year have an extra bite in them with the early start of the championship, all teams will be looking to go into championship with decent performances behind them. Hollymount/Carramore the O’Mara cup champions of 2012 have a lot of momentum behind them winning their first league game as well as the O’Mara cup and will be tough turn over on Saturday with that behind them. Garrymore and Hollymount/Carramore have met twice since the club was newly formed. The first outing in Garrymore last May, Garrymore came away with the victory but not without a scare, Garrymore were going comfortable through the game until Holly/Carra drew Garry level with under 10 minutes to go before Garrymore found another gear and pulled away with a three point win. Last February was a different story, the two teams slogged it out in terrible conditions in the first round of the O’Mara cup. That day Garrymore came from behind and got a draw out of the game. Saturday will be a very interesting affair for both sides as Garrymore have lost a number of players through injury from last year’s game and Holly/Carra go into this game with a lot of momentum behind them. The game is due to throw in at 7pm in Garrymore with Ronan Gurren officiating.

It difficult to imagine but in Division 1F in only round six we have possible a title decider. Garrymore and Shrule/Glencorrib will go to battle for top of the table. Both sides have won their opening five games and are starting to pull away from the rest with Tourmakeady just keeping tabs on them. Junior football can be hard to predict because of player availability but one thing is sure on Sunday both sides will have their strongest available players playing. Both sides have had some testing games already in the league, Garrymore went down to Bangor and took on a very strong Kiltane team and came away with a 3 point win while in round 4 Garry needed a last minute goal to steal the victory away from Parke. Shrule/Glencorrib on the other hand have had some very close encounters. Only in round 5 they came away with a one point win at home to Kilfian. It has been a few years since Garrymore and Shrule/Glencorrib at Junior level but that won’t count for anything as both teams have changed a lot change. The game is due to throw in at 2pm on Sunday in Garrymore. Please Support

Elsewhere the draw for the Junior B Championship and the U-21 Championship has been provisionally drawn.
Junior B Championship Group 4
Garrymore B
Ballinrobe B
Ballyhaunis B
Mayo Gaels B
U-21 Championship Group 2
Garrymore
Islandeady
Kilmaine
Eastern Gaels

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Last of the magnificent 7
08/05/20120 Comments

Passing of Last of Garrymore Magnificent Seven
By Frank Kearney

The last weekend in April 2012 saw the passing of Paddy Prendergast, the last of a group of seven young men who became known as Garrymore football history as the Magnificent Seven having served time in Gaol for playing football.
Paddy Prendergast of Killeenrevagh was one of three brothers who were part of the seven young men in the early 1940’s who were sentenced to seven days in Sligo Gaol for their right to continue to play football in a field where they had done all their lives.
It was during the days of the second World War when the use of land was to the maximum by local farms in more difficult times than we have now in Ireland, and training was a problem in many areas not alone Garrymore, as only a few people allowed the club footballers to train and play football on their lands.
There was a corner of a field in a large farm in the Killeenreavagh area of Garrymore that was used for many years by the aspiring young men of the area who were all budding footballers of the fledging Garrymore Football Club which was formed just a few years earlier in 1936. This piece of land changed ownership and the new tenant went to stop football from being played on the lands. However the young men from the area refused and after a number of warnings to stop playing football in this field, the youths found themselves the wrath of the police and ended up in court.
Eight young men who were found in the field on the day were all fined One Pound on the order of the judge or face imprisonment. Needless to say the fine was not going to be paid as money of that nature was scarce at the time of economic depression and the officials of the club gave these young men full backing in their right for play football on these lands.
Having refused to pay the fine of One Pound, the youth’s faced imprisonment, but the club stepped in to pay the fine of the one of the youths, as his father was very ill, so that he wouldn’t have to go to jail as he was needed at home.
However the remaining seven were summoned to appear at Ballindine Garda Station two days before Christmas in 1941 to be collected to be brought to Sligo Gaol because they simply wanted to play football. Having to walk into the Garda Station in Ballindine, when the sergeant’s wife, learned of why these young men were going to jail took pity on the lads and made them a big fry of rashers and sausages and for some of them it was the first time they ever tasted a sausage, a rare treat before they travelled to spend Christmas in Gaol for playing football.
The seven young men from Killeenrevagh who when went to jail for playing football with Garrymore were Tony O’Toole, Sonny Commons, Joe Prendergast, Gabe Heaney and three brothers Sean, Tom and Paddy Prendergast. The group travelled in two groups with Gabe Heaney, Joe Prendergast and Tony O’Toole being brought first. Sonny Commons and the three Prendergast brothers Sean, Tom and Paddy were in the second journey to Sligo.
Paddy Prendergast was the last of the prisoners and the passing of Paddy has brought an end to an era in Garrymore football that should never be forgotten, when seven young men from the club went to Jail for playing football.

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Senior league, Div 1F: Round six.
07/05/20120 Comments

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Senior league, Division 1F: Garrymore B v Shrule/Glencorrib B Sunday May 13th @ 2pm in Garrymore. Please Support.

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Senior league, Div 1B: Round 2.
07/05/20120 Comments

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Senior league, Division 1B: Garrymore v Hollymount/Carramore Saturday May 12th @ 7pm in Garrymore. Please Support.

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Garry suffer defeat in derby.
05/05/20120 Comments

Garrymore opened their league campaign with a five point defeat to neighbours Claremorris this evening. Garrymore controlled the first half and where unlucky not to be more than five points clear at half time. The second half was a different story, Claremorris were more economical with their position as Garrymore gave away a lot of ball. A Claremorris goal midway through the half rattled Garrymore and they never recovered. Claremorris went on to win the game by five points. For a match report. Check out Match reports.
Big match preview
02/05/20120 Comments

Finally the first round of the Breaffy House division 1B will take place this weekend, a full month later than last year no less. The late start to the league will no doubt lead to a back log of fixtures later on in the year but that remains to be seen. While Garrymore Claremorris fixtures are always tight ones and very keenly contested Claremorris have won the last 3 league meetings between the sides in 2008, 2009, 2011. On the flip side Championship and the O’Mara cup have fared better for Garrymore. The last fixture between the sides in Garrymore last year Claremorris came away with the points after a second half collapse by Garrymore. Garrymore started very brightly and controlled the opening half but received a sucker punch just before half time which they failed to recover from. 2012 is a different year for both clubs, Garrymore are now under the new management of Jack Grimes, Pat Dixon and Fintan Corcoran remain unbeaten so far this season with two draws and a win in the O’Mara Cup and a victory over Breaffy in the Michael Walsh league. On the other side Claremorris with their new gaffer Martin McNamara reached the O’Mara cup final only to be beaten in a replay, they also have made it one out of one in the Michael Walsh league. On all the evidence so far looks like two teams are starting as they mean to go on. Like any derby game they are very hard to call and form at the best of times doesn’t come into it, Saturday evening will be no different with local bragging rights at stake. The game is due to throw in at 6.00 pm in Claremorris Saturday evening. For those people who cannot make the game there will be live updates available via Facebook, Twitter and Garrymoregaa.com/score-centre.
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Senior league, Division 1B
30/04/20120 Comments

Senior League, Division 1B: Garrymore v Claremorris Saturday 5/5/12 @ 6pm in Claremorris. Please Support. Match preview to follow.
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Rebels sink Mayo
29/04/20120 Comments

Cork retained the Division One league title with a 2-10 to 0-11 success against Mayo at Croke Park.
Second-half goals from Colm O’Neill and Aidan Walsh proved decisive as the Rebel County dominated after the restart, ‘winning’ the second period by 2-5 to 0-2, with Ray Carey producing a Man of the Match performance at corner back.
The result means that Conor Counihan has now overseen four successive league wins as Cork manager, including the Division Two title in 2009 and three successive Division One crowns.
Mayo looked very comfortable in the first half and six points from Young Footballer of the Year Cillian O’Connor propelled them into a 0-9 to 0-5 interval lead.
Cork had the wind in their faces as they kicked towards an empty Hill 16 during that opening period, with both teams lining out as selected earlier in the week. The first few chances of the match were missed, including a Conor Mortimer free that came back off a post.
There was just a point apiece in the opening ten minutes: a Pearse O’Neill point for the Rebels and a converted ninth-minute Cillian O’Connor free for the Connacht champions. Fintan Goold took a pass from Colm O’Neill and banged over the Leesiders’ second score after O’Connor had tagged on a second converted free.
With over 22,000 looking on, full forward O’Connor fired over his third free to restore the westerners’ advantage and it stood at 0-3 to 0-2 at the end of the first quarter. O’Connor’s fourth successful free was an excellent finish from over 50 metres but Goold responded almost instantly, only for corner back Keith Higgins to thump over an inspirational Mayo point.
On 24 minutes, O’Connor had a sniff of goal but his left-foot shot flew well over the bar. Within 40 seconds, centre back Donal Vaughan demonstrated power and accuracy to make it 0-7 to 0-3 to the underdogs after 25 minutes.
Donncha O’Connor effortlessly clipped over a Cork free from in front of the sticks and Mayo custodian David Clarke was breathing a sigh of relief when a long free from opposing captain Graham Canty bounced over him and just about cleared the bar for a freak point that could easily have been a freak goal.
On the stoke of 35 minutes, recently-named Mayo captain Andy Moran thumped over an exquisite point to make it a three-point game again. For some reason Cork wing back Noel O’Leary took exception to Vaughan staying on the ground after being tripped by O’Neill and colliding heavily with Eoin Cadogan – and tried to pull him off the deck, which caused a mini skirmish.
But Cillian O’Connor arrowed over the resultant free in the third added minute at the end of the first half to leave four between them at the short whistle.
Alan O’Connor, Paddy Kelly and Pearse O’Neill drilled over a trio of Cork points within as many minutes upon the resumption and Donncha O’Connor kicked the levelling point in the 44th minute. Mayo hadn’t got out of the blocks since the break…
In the 47th minute, Colm O’Neill almost burst the net with a blarger of a goal off his left foot. The No.13 collected a pass inside from Donncha O’Connor and wasted no time in unleashing a rocket which flew past Clarke, giving the exposed Mayo ‘keeper no chance.
Kevin McLoughlin floated over Mayo’s first score of the second half in the 50th minute but it was to no avail as the game was effectively over as a contest five minutes later when Goold’s shot came back into play off a post and full forward Walsh reacted quickest to slam the breaking ball through the despairing dive of a defender to the net: 2-9 to 0-10.
Mayo were feeling aggrieved as they were convinced they should have been awarded a free in front of the posts moments earlier when Lee Keegan appeared to have been impeded by Pearse O’Neill at the other end…
Tempers flared momentarily under the Hill when Moran stayed down after an O’Leary foul and Michael Shields decided to throw the ball at him. Both sets of players were guilty of some ridiculous Premier-League-like antics today and the tendency to over-exaggerate every little contact was embarrassingly evident at times.
Mortimer converted the free, anyway, and Cork substitute Daniel Goulding confirmed that he’ll be back for the championship when he notched the closing point.

Cork: Alan Quirke; Ray Carey, Michael Shields, Eoin Cadogan; Noel O’Leary, Graham Canty (0-1), Paudie Kissane; Pearse O’Neill (0-2), Alan O’Connor (0-1); Fintan Goold (0-2), Paddy Kelly (0-1), Paul Kerrigan; Colm O’Neill (1-0), Aidan Walsh (1-0), Donncha O’Connor (0-2). Subs: Daniel Goulding (0-1), Barry O’Driscoll.

Mayo: David Clarke; Kevin Keane , Ger Cafferkey, Keith Higgins (0-1); Lee Keegan, Donal Vaughan (0-1), Colm Boyle; Barry Moran, Jason Gibbons; Kevin McLoughlin (0-1), Andy Moran (0-1), Alan Dillon; Conor Mortimer, Cillian O’Connor (0-6), Michael Conroy. Subs: Pat Harte, Enda Varley, Danny Geraghty, Jason Doherty, Richie Feeney.

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Juniors given a walkover
28/04/20120 Comments

Garrymore Juniors were given a walkover this evening The Neale in the 5th round of the Senior league, Division 1F. Garrymore were on the pitch before they found out The Neale couldn’t field a team. Elsewhere for any Garrymore supporters travelling to the Mayo game in Croke park tomorrow, Garrymore seniors are taking on Clan na Gael in a challenge game at 12 noon in Fontenoy, Sandymount.

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Mayo name team for NFL Final
27/04/20120 Comments

The Mayo Senior Football team to face Cork this coming Sunday in the Allianz Football League Final is as follows:

1. David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites
2. Kevin Keane – Westport
3. Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4. Keith Higgins – Ballyhaunis
5. Lee Keegan – Westport
6. Donal Vaughan – Ballinrobe
7. Colm Boyle – Davitts
8. Barry Moran – Castlebar Mitchels
9. Jason Gibbons – Ballintubber
10. Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore
11. Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen (Capt.)
12. Alan Dillon – Ballintubber
13. Conor Mortimer – Parnells
14. Cillian O’Connor – Ballintubber
15. Michael Conroy – Davitts

16. Robert Hennelly – Breaffy
17. Michael Walsh – Ardnaree
18. Shane McHale – Knockmore
19. Peadar Gardiner – Crossmolina
20. Richie Feeney – Castlebar Mitchels
21. Danny Geraghty – Ballintubber
22. Seamus O’Shea – Breaffy
23. Patrick Harte – Ballina Stephenites
24. Alan Freeman – Aghamore
25. Enda Varley – Garrymore
26. Jason Doherty – Burrishoole

James Horan – Manager
James Nallen – Runner
Cian O’Neill – Trainer
Tom Prendergast – Selector
Dr. Sean Moffat – Doctor
Caroline Brennan – Physio
Best of luck to Enda

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Best of luck Enda and the Mayo team
25/04/20120 Comments

Garrymore GAA Club and the Senior panel would like to wish Enda and the Mayo team the very best of luck on Sunday in their bid to win the National league for the first time since 2001.

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County board 100 euro tickets
25/04/20120 Comments

The 100 euro county board tickets are now available from any club officer. The draws will take place on the very last day of each month from May to October. In May and October there will be a car up for grabs along with prizes ranging from €1000 to €100. For the months of June, July, August and September there will be a first prize of €5000 added to each draw alongside the other prizes. We would encourage all current and past members/supporters of the club to buy a ticket in order to reach the quota.

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Division 1F, Round 5
23/04/20120 Comments

Garrymore travel to Cong on Saturday evening in round 5 of Division 1F.
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Fallon hits an injury time winner again.
22/04/20120 Comments

Garrymore Juniors needed a stoppage time goal to take the two points in division 1F this afternoon. Garrymore found themselves trailing by two points in injury time until midfielder Myles Fallon popped up like he done last year against Crossmolina C and clinch the win away from Parke. Garrymore ran out 3-06 to 1-09 winners. Click HERE for match report

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Michael Walsh Cup victory
22/04/20120 Comments

Garrymore Seniors had a excellent victory over Breaffy in the Michael Walsh league this evening. Garrymore played with the wind in the first half and led at half time by four points thanks to a Micheal Connolly goal after 20 minutes. It wasn’t however smooth sailing for Garrymore with the wind, Breaffy had the better of the opening exchanges and lead the game up until Connolly’s goal. Garrymore started the second half where they left of the first and dominated position and carried the ball well into the wind. Breaffy still were in touching distance of the visitors for the majority of the half despite not having the same amount of possession, that was untll a very well worked team goal finished by midfielder Anthony Cunningham with 15 minutes remaining. Garrymore pulled further away with a string of points while Breaffy had no response for the entire second half. The result takes Garrymore to top of their section thanks to a superior score difference over Westport who beat Kiltane by nine points this evening. Next up for Garrymore is Kiltane next Saturday evening in Garrymore. A full list of results and group tables can be found by clicking HERE
Illustrated Talk by Liam Lyons on Mayo GAA Photographs from 1965 – 1968
18/04/20120 Comments

Photographer Liam Lyons will present the first in a series of illustrated talks from his archives of GAA photographs. The first showing will cover the period 1965 – 1968. It contains a selection of 340 team and action shots taken from a total of 1400 photographs. For young players it will be interesting to see their fathers or grandfathers in the team pictures or in action jumping for a ball! Viewers will be amazed at the conditions they played in at that time. The games feature clubs from the North, South, East and West of Mayo as as well as County teams.
The illustrated talk is on in the Mayo County Library on the 25th April and admission is free.
Subsequent talks in the series – up to the 1980s – are planned for next Winter D.V.

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Senior league, Division 1F
16/04/20120 Comments

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Senior league, Division 1F: Garrymore B v Parke B, Sunday 22/4/12 @ 2pm in Garrymore. Please Support

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Michael Walsh Cup – Senior league
16/04/20120 Comments

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Michael Walsh Cup – Senior League: Garrymore v Breaffy Saturday 21/4/12 @ 6pm in Garrymore. Please Support

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Mayo beat Kerry after extra time.
15/04/20120 Comments

Mayo scored a thrilling 2-15 to 1-17 victory over Kerry after extra time at Croke Park.
At the end of an absorbing contest, substitute Richie Feeney’s point sent the Connacht county through to the final after a wondergoal from Colm Boyle had handed James Horan’s charges a lifeline.
The sides were level after 70 minutes for the second time in eight days: 1-13 each, which meant there would be 20 additional minutes.
Cillian O’Connor’s late, late free ensured that this semi-final will go to extra time after the sides could not be separated during normal time in an exciting tussle.
Six Conor Mortimer points propelled the winners into a 0-9 to 0-7 interval advantage. Mayo were good value for their lead, bossing much of the opening half.
Barry Moran came into the Mayo starting team at midfield in place of Aidan O’Shea, while Jack O’Connor replaced Declan O’Sullivan with Kieran O’Leary. The Connacht champions started best and they had three points on the board inside six minutes, courtesy of Mortimer (2) and corner back Keith Higgins, who popped one over at the end of a surging run.
Bryan Sheehan stroked over a Kerry free after a foul on Patrick Curtin before Mortimer latched onto an excellent Michael Conroy pass to extend the westerners’ advantage. On ten minutes, Mayo’s all-time leading scorer slotted over his fourth point of the match to make it 0-5 to 0-1.
Three minutes later, Alan Dillon effortlessly shrugged off a couple of Kerry men to put five points between the teams. Colm Cooper replied with an excellent point off his left foot and Kerry were unfortunate when Paul Galvin’s shot came back off a post following a quick Cooper free. Mayo pair Kevin McLoughlin and Colm Boyle both went into the referee’s notebook inside the first quarter for late tackles.
Curtin and O’Leary drilled over a couple of nice Kerry points and Anthony Maher had the gap down to the minimum with 15 minutes left in the first half. Mortimer and Cooper traded frees and Andy Moran hit the first wide of the game in the 24th minute.
Sheehan struck an excellent levelling point off his left foot after a superb run but Darran O’Sullivan dropped an effort into David Clarke’s arms before Moran drilled a fierce shot a foot over the Kerry crossbar: 0-8 to 0-7.
Mortimer doubled the gap with his sixth point and the half-time whistle sounded with two points separating the sides.
Dillon dropped over his second point within 20 seconds of the resumption and Cooper (free) responded after the most innocuous of fouls on Galvin by Lee Keegan, for which the Mayo wing back rather bizarrely received a yellow card. Andy Moran ran out of space as he tried to get through for a Mayo goal and Clarke made a tidy save to deny O’Sullivan at the Hill 16 end.
Sheehan (free) tied the scores up again in the 47th minute and O’Sullivan collected a pass from Kieran Donaghy to put the Munster champions in front for the first time; Cooper’s free made it 0-12 to 0-10 at the end of the third quarter following a foul on the Kerry centre forward.
On 53 minutes, substitute James O’Donoghue reacted quickest to the breaking ball and slotted a left-footed shot first time to the Mayo net, putting daylight between the sides. Mayo had been outscored by 1-5 to 0-1 in the first 18 minutes of the second half.
Boyle got forward go bang over a Mayo point and another Mortimer free closed the gap to three with twelve minutes remaining, 1-12 to 0-12, but Sheehan arrowed over an excellent free from off the ground eight minutes from time.
Mayo were denied an obvious free in front of the posts when Galvin knocked McLoughlin over as he bore down on goal but Mayo they were awarded a penalty three minutes from the end when Galvin was adjudged to have felled Dillon as the No.12 headed for goal after collecting a mis-hit backpass from Kieran Donaghy.
Substitute Pat Harte calmly dispatched his shot to the bottom right corner of the net to leave the minimum between the sides with two minutes to go.
Two minutes of injury time were announced and Mayo won a free in the fourth of these (!), for a foul on substitute O’Connor, who knocked his kick between the posts in the 75th minute – 1-13 each at the end of normal time.
Sheehan had Kerry back in front from a free shortly after the action resumed and O’Connor dropped a free short into Brendan Kealy’s arms before Sheehan added another free, 1-15 to 1-13.
O’Connor gave Shane Enright the slip to tap over a lovely point from play but fellow substitute Barry John Keane cancelled that score out to leave two between the teams at the end of the first period of added time.
Keane tagged on a 17th Kerry point in the 84th minute but, incredibly, Mayo drew level immediately when wing back Boyle pulled a real rabbit from the hat as he fired a brilliant left-footed shot to the corner of the net after the opportunity appeared to have passed him by: 2-14 to 1-17.
Substitute Richie Feeney demonstrated remarkable strength and composure to slot over the clinching point in the final minute of additional time. Kerry were awarded a ’45’ a minute into injury time at the end of extra time and Sheehan took responsibility, but his kick curled to the left and wide.
This means Garrymore’s the first league game against Claremorris will now be pushed off till May 6th. Next Saturday Garrymore will compete in the Michael Walsh league against Breaffy. The weekend after 28/29 of April we will take on Kiltane at home in the second round of the Michael Walsh league.

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Three from three
14/04/20120 Comments

Garrymore Juniors made it three from three in the league with a hard fought win in Bangor against Kiltane. Garrymore lead for the entire game and ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-09 to 1-06. Click here for Match report and Click here for photos.

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Club meeting.
13/04/20120 Comments

Garrymore GAA club meeting next Tueday, April 17th @ 9pm in the Clubhouse. Club members are asked to attend as there is a number of important matters up for discussion.

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Mayo team to face Kerry on Sunday.
13/04/20120 Comments

The Mayo Senior Football team to face Kerry in the Semi-Final of the Allianz Football League this Sunday at 2.00p.m. in Croke Park is as follows:

1 David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites
2 Kevin Keane – Westport
3 Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4 Keith Higgins – Ballyhaunis
5 Lee Keegan – Westport
6 Donal Vaughan – Ballinrobe
7 Colm Boyle – Davitts
8 Aidan O’Shea – Breaffy
9 Jason Gibbons – Ballintubber
10 Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore
11 Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen
12 Alan Dillon – Ballintubber
13 Conor Mortimer – Parnells
14 Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
15 Michael Conroy – Davitts

16 Robert Hennelly – Breaffy
17 Shane McHale – Knockmore
18 Richie Feeney – Castlebar Mitchels
19 Peadar Gardiner – Crossmolina
20 Danny Geraghty – Ballintubber
21 Barry Moran – Castlebar Mitchels
22 Patrick Harte – Ballina Stephenites
23 Aidan Campbell – Swinford
24 Cillian O’Connor – Ballintubber
25 Alan Freeman – Aghamore
26 Enda Varley – Garrymore

James Horan – Manager
Cian O’Neill – Trainer
James Nallen – Runner
Tom Prendergast – Selector

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Photo of the week!!
12/04/20120 Comments

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David spots his name in Ballyhaunis at the recent division 1F Game or is he calling for a ball???

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Senior League, Division 1F.
10/04/20120 Comments

Garrymore Junior travel to Bangor this Saturday evening to take on Kiltane in an early season top of the table clash. The game is due to throw in at 6.30pm. Please Support

Senior League, Division 1F – Garrymore B v Kiltane B Saturday 14th April @ 6.30pm in Bangor.

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2012 team Captains
10/04/20120 Comments

Congratulations to Jarlath Varley who will captain the Garrymore senior side for the 2012 season. Jarlath native to Carnageehy, Ballyglass has played with Garrymore from a very young age and will captain the senior side for the first time. Jimmy Killeen from Chair has also being announced as vice-captain for the coming season.
Garrymore Junior side now applying their trade in division 1F will be captained by the every youthful Fintan Forde. Fintan and the Junior side have got off to a great start to the season with two wins from two.
Garrymore GAA Club and the Senior and Junior panels would like to wish Jarlath, Jimmy and Fintan the very best of luck for the 2012 season.
Latest Fixture News
10/04/20120 Comments

Please note that due to the Mayo Senior teams involvement in the Allianz Football League Semi-Finals the Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League Division 1A & 1B will not commence this coming weekend. The Allianz Football League Final is scheduled to take place on Sunday 29th April.
Should Mayo progress to the final there will be a round of the Michael Walsh Cup fixed for this weekend, if however they do not progress to the Allianz Football League Final then Round 1 of the Mayo GAA Senior Football League Division 1A & 1B will commence this weekend. The Michael Walsh Cup Senior & Intermediate League will commence on Saturday 21st April.
Garrymore are in group one alongside Breaffy, Kiltane and Westport. The first round will take place Saturday 21st of April at 6.30pm against Breaffy in Breaffy. The rest of the fixtures for the Michael Walsh league have not being released.

In other news the O’Mara Cup final between Claremorris and Hollymount/Carramore finished in a draw over the weekend. The replay will take place this coming Saturday at 6.30pm in Hollymount. Extra time will be played if necessary.

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Foundation coaching course
03/04/20120 Comments

A foundation level coaching course will be held on Saturday April 21st in Garrymore GAA centre starting at 9.45am. Please inform a club official if you are interested by April 10th.

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Junior fixture
02/04/20120 Comments

Senior league, Division 1 F – Garrymore B v Islandeady B Saturday, April 7th @ 5PM in Garrymore. Please Support. Note there will be no live updates for this fixture.

Match report on Ballyhaunis B game can be found under match reports.
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Juniors win in Ballyhaunis
01/04/20120 Comments

Garrymore Juniors recorded their first win of the year with a comprehensive victory over Ballyhaunis this Sunday afternoon. Garry ran out 4-10 to 2-08 winners. Match report to follow.

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Mighty Mayo run riot.
31/03/20120 Comments

Brilliant Mayo careered to a stunning 0-20 to 0-8 victory over 13-man Dublin at Castlebar.
The sides were back in McHale Park for this rematch after the original fixture had been abandoned at half time due to fog, with the westerners in complete control at the time and Dublin down to 14 men. Tonight, it got even better for Mayo and much, much worse for the reigning Leinster and All-Ireland champions, who had both Paul Flynn and Diarmuid Connolly dismissed in the second half.
As well as the two reds, Dublin also collected seven yellows on their journey west. Their manager will not be happy with either the performance or the lack of discipline shown. His team lacked hunger and seemed to display real signs of complacency. But credit Mayo, who were excellent.
This rousing victory propels them into third place on the Division One table, level on six points with Down and Dublin but well ahead of both on points difference after notching +12 in this display.
The effect the red cards had on the outcome was minimal as the winners were in control of this match from the off and established an eleven-point cushion while the sides were still operating at fifteen men apiece.
The large number of home supporters amongst the official attendance of 10,153 (all of whom were admitted free of charge) certainly enjoyed their night’s entertainment. We will resist the urge to say they got value for money!
Man of the Match Conor Mortimer enjoyed his night, too, registering eight points as he became his county’s all-time leading scorer.
Mayo produced a rousing first-half display to take a massive 0-13 to 0-5 advantage into the break, with Conor Mortimer, Michael Conroy and Alan Dillon running the Dubs defence ragged.
There was a poignant moment before throw-in as a minute’s silence was observed for the late Dublin-born Australian Rules legend Jim Stynes. When the action commenced, it was the hosts who registered the first point courtesy of Conroy.
Mortimer missed a chance to double the gap but James Horan’s men continued to attack and that man Conroy was on hand to turn his man and slot over their second point in the seventh minute – an excellent score. A minute later, Bryan Cullen opened the All-Ireland champions’ account with a lovely finish.
The Connacht champions continued to dominate and Alan Dillon, Mortimer (free) and Dillon again pointed inside three minutes to make it 0-5 to 0-1 after twelve minutes. Diarmuid Connolly and Donal Vaughan each picked up a yellow card and Mayo got three of the next five points before Dillon made it 0-9 to 0-3 after 25 minutes – not many would have predicted that!
Paddy Andrews and Cullen had pointed for the visitors, while Mortimer had added a brace to his record-breaking tally – in the process he became Mayo’s top scorer of all time. David Clarke made a good save to deny Kevin Nolan a much-needed Dublin goal and Ger Brennan also went into the referee’s book before Conroy added another.
The impressive Conroy / Mortimer double act combined again for the latter to knock over Mayo’s eleventh point on the half-hour and there were further scores from Barry Moran and Mortimer – who could have gone for goal – as the gap went up to an amazing ten points, 0-13 to 0-3.
Mossie Quinn popped over a couple of late frees, with Clarke making another vital intervention in between, but Mayo remained very much in control at the short whistle, leading by eight points.
Upon the resumption, rampant Mayo continued where they had left off with quickfire points from Mortimer and Vaughan (2) and it went from bad to worse for Pat Gilroy’s completely out-of-sorts team as substitute Paul Flynn received a straight red card for elbowing an opponent.
Brennan pulled back a point for the visitors but they were still ten points adrift and down a man. But Connolly (free) added another: 0-16 to 0-7.
Any hopes of a miraculous Dublin revival were snuffed out instantly as Mayo knocked over two more points in as many minutes, with Mortimer and Dillon hitting the target to re-establish an eleven-point gap.
Keith Higgins and Connolly had a wide at either end before Conroy pointed and Pat Gilroy’s woes multiplied as his team was reduced to 13 men with Connolly collecting his second yellow card.
Mortimer took his eighth point and both Conroy and Dillon wasted goal changes as the winners cantered to the finishing line.
Substitute Dean Rock got the last score of the day for a very disappointing Dublin side. This result will cause plenty of debate amongst GAA followers nationwide. What happened to Dublin tonight? And what happened to Mayo?!

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Mayo v Dublin replay
29/03/20120 Comments

After Mayo’s one point loss to cork last week its a must win game against Dublin in the re-arranged fixture from round three. The game is due to throw in at 7pm on Saturday evening and will be proceeded by the Connacht minor league game between Mayo and Galway @ 5.15. Reminder also that Garrymore B will take on Ballyhaunis B Sunday @ 2pm in Ballyhaunis.

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New Junior season
28/03/20120 Comments

This weekend our Junior team will compete in Division 1F for the first time in nearly 10 years. Ballyhaunis the opposition on Sunday were due to play Garrymore in last years group stage of the Junior B championship but pulled out of the competition. The game is due to throw in at 2pm on Sunday 1/4/12 in Ballyhaunis with Jon Finn as referee. For those people who cannot make the game on Sunday we will be providing live updates via score centre, Facebook and Twitter. Please Support
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Past weekend games
27/03/20120 Comments

Over the weekend Garrymore played two games in their preparation for the league in mid April. Saturday evening they travelled to Tuam to take on Tuam Stars in a challenge game. Garrymore still missing regulars, put up a great game to Tuam Stars who in turn had a fairly strong side out. Garrymore lead for long periods of the game and it wasn’t till the 50th minute Garrymore surrendered the lead and couldn’t retain it. Tuam ran out one point winners 12 points to 11.

Garrymore 0-11 Tuam Stars 0-12

1.Morvan Connolly 2.Martin Maloney 3.Dara Henry 4.James Coleman 5.Kieran Cunningham 6.David Dolan 7.Shane Nally 8.Myles Fallon 9.Anthony Cunningham 10.Jimmy Killeen 11.Sean Golden 12.Jamie Burke 13.Michael Connolly 14.Brian Lynskey 15.Gary Golden. Subs Brendan Cunningham for Brian Lynskey, Tony Corcoran for Anthony Cunningham, Anthony Jordan for Shane Nally, Fintan Forde for James Coleman

Sunday morning Garrymore played Kilmane in the re-arrange O’Mara Cup game from round 1. The game didn’t mean anything to either side as they were both out of the running for the O’Mara Cup. Garrymore played a lot of fringe players in their preparation for the first round of division 1f next Sunday. The game was played in perfect conditions Sunday morning but it was the away side that had the better of the opening exchanges and lead at half time. Only for two Garrymore penalties we could have found ourselves further behind, but to Garrymore’s credit and a notable trait so far this year they haven’t given up until the final whistle and were rewarded with a share of the spoils with a late score.

Garrymore 2-08 Kilmaine 2-08

1.Morvan Connolly 2.Jarlath Varley 3.Dara Henry 4.Anthony Jordan 5.James Coleman 6.David Dolan 7.Martin Jordan 8.Myles Fallon 9.Brendan Cunningham 10.Antony Killeen 11.Sean Golden 12.Jamie Burke 13.Michael Fallon 14.Brian Lynskey 15.Gary Golden. Subs
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Strong finish sees Rebels past Mayo
26/03/20120 Comments

Cork enjoyed a 0-14 to 0-13 victory over Mayo in Castlebar.

The Rebels were second-favourites after having centre forward Mark Collins sent off in the first half and Mayo led by five points shortly after half time.

But Cork hung in there and late scores from substitute Paul Kerrigan and Donncha O’Connor nicked the points, after Alan Dillon was also sent off late on.

Mayo had wind assistance in the first half and controlled the last ten minutes before the interval to lead by 0-7 to 0-3.

Alan Freeman opened the scoring with a point from play for the hosts after four minutes. Each side made one enforced change before throw-in, both at the back: Sean Kiely came into the Rebels XV for Graham Canty and Colm Boyle was replaced by Kevin Keane on James Horan’s team.

There was a lengthy delay while Keith Higgins received treatment and Donncha O’Connor levelled the scores before Colm O’Neill popped Cork in front for the first time. Scores were hard to come by even though this match was being played in resplendent conditions, at close to championship intensity.

Centre back Donal Vaughan kicked a great point to make it two apiece at the start of the second quarter and an excellent Michael Conroy point made it 0-3 to 0-2 in favour of the Connacht champions.

Alan Dillon, Conroy and substitute Conor Mortimer were all on target as the hosts moved 0-6 to 0-3 ahead and the Leesiders suffered a major blow when centre forward Mark Collins was sent off before the break.

Andy Moran (2) and Mortimer (2) were the scorers as the home side assumed a double-scores advantage, 0-10 to 0-5, O’Connor pointing a 39th-minute free and Kiely also on target for the Rebels.

O’Connor pointed from play and Kerrigan and Moran traded overs before Barry O’Driscoll and Paddy Kelly sparked a Cork revival with eight minutes left, 0-12 to 0-10.

Jason Doherty picked a good moment to pop up with his first point of the afternoon but Alan Dillon was dismissed with a second yellow card and Cork closed within a point thanks to Aidan Walsh.

Substitute Paul Kerrigan levelled it up in the 70th minute and O’Connor hit the clincher in injury time after Paudie Kissane struck an upright.

Cork – A Quirke; R Carey, M Shields, E Cotte; S Kiely (0-1), N O’Leary, A Walsh (0-1), P Kissane; P O’Neill, A O’Connor; F Goold, M Collins, P Kelly (0-2); C O’Neill (0-1), D O’Connor (0-6). Subs – P Kerrigan (0-2) for O’Neill, B O’Driscoll (0-1) for Goold.

Mayo – D Clarke; S McHale, G Cafferkey, K Higgins; L Keegan, D Vaughan (0-1), C Boyle; S O’Shea, B Moran; K McLoughlin (0-1), C O’Connor, A Dillon (0-2); A Freeman (0-1), A Moran (0-2), M Conroy (0-2). Subs – P Gardiner for Keegan, C Mortimer (0-3) for O’Connor, D Geraghty for O’Shea, J Doherty (0-1) for Conroy, A Campbell for Boyle.

Ref – J McQuillan (Cavan).

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Mayo team to play Cork
24/03/20120 Comments

The Mayo Senior Football team to face Cork this Sunday at 2.00p.m. in the Allianz Football League is as follows:

1. David Clarke – Ballina Stepenites
18. Colm Boyle – Davitts
3. Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4. Keith Higgins – Ballyhaunis
5. Lee Keegan – Westport
6. Donal Vaughan – Ballinrobe
7. Shane McHale – Knockmore
8. Seamus O’Shea – Breaffy
9. Barry Moran – Castlebar Mitchels
10. Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore
11. Cillian O’Connor – Ballintubber
12. Alan Dillon – Ballintubber
13. Alan Freeman – Aghamore
14. Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen
15. Michael Conroy – Davitts

16. Robert Hennelly – Breaffy
17. Eoghan Reilly – Castlebar Mitchels
2. Kevin Keane – Westport
19. Peadar Gardiner – Crossmolina
20. Danny Geraghty – Ballintubber
21. Jason Gibbons – Ballintubber
22. Pat Harte – Ballina Stephenites
23. Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
24. Aidan Campbell – Swinford
25. Conor Mortimer – Parnells
26. Enda Varley – Garrymore
27. Evan Regan – Ballina Stephenites

Best of Luck Caolan
19/03/20120 Comments

Best of Luck to Caolan and the Mayo team against Roscommon on Wednesday Night from all in Garrymore.
Cadburys U-21 Connacht Football Championship Semi-Final: Roscommon – V’s – Mayo, Wednesday 21st March at 7.30p.m. in Kiltoom. Come out and support the lads as they bid to reach the U-21 Connacht Football Final
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14-man Donegal blitz Mayo in second half
19/03/20120 Comments

Donegal made light of Rory Kavanagh’s dismissal just before half-time to overcome Mayo in Ballyshannon.

Donegal 0-17
Mayo 1-7

The signs looked ominous for the home side when they trailed by 0-6 to 1-5 at the break and a man down after midfielder Kavanagh was sent off by referee Marty Duffy for a dangerous tackle on Kevin McLaughlin. But, in an amazing turnaround, they outscored the Connacht champions by 0-11 to 0-2 in the second half to collect their second win of the campaign and drag Mayo into the relegation dogfight in the process.

Colm McFadden and Michael Murphy led the comeback with 0-7 and 0-5 respectively, while Karl Lacey, Patrick McBrearty and Leo McLoone also got in on the scoring act. Mayo’s misery was compounded by the dismissal of their full back Ger Cafferky on a second yellow card eight minutes from the end.

With Aidan O’Shea suspended, his brother Seamus took his place in the Mayo midfield and they were quickly into their stride with Conor Mortimer’s 10th minute goal helping them to a commanding 1-3 to 0-1 lead after 25 minutes. With McFadden in fine form from placed balls, Donegal rallied to trail by two at the break, but still looked to have it all to do after Kavanagh saw red.

But against all the odds, they took over completely in the second period. By contrast, the scores dried up for Mayo, with only one of their outfield players managing to raise a flag after the restart – goalkeeper Robbie Hennelly was their other scorer from a free.

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O’Mara Cup round 5 cancelled.
17/03/20120 Comments

O’Mara Cup game between Garrymore and Davitts has been called off due to an unplayable pitch.

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Mayo team announced
17/03/20120 Comments

The Mayo Senior Football team to face Donegal in the Allianz Football League is as follows:

1) David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites
2) Kevin Keane – Westport
3) Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4) Keith Higgins – Ballyhaunis
5) Peadar Gardiner – Crossmolina
6) Donal Vaughan – Ballinrobe
7) Lee Keegan – Westport
8) Seamus O’Shea – Breaffy
9) Barry Moran – Castlebar Mitchels
10) Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore
11) Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen
12) Alan Dillon – Ballintubber
13) Conor Mortimer – Parnells
14) Alan Freeman – Aghamore
15) Enda Varley – Garrymore

16) Robert Hennelly – Breaffy
17) Shane McHale – Knockmore
18) Alan Feeney – Castlebar Mitchels
19) Colm Boyle – Davitts
20) Richie Feeney – Castlebar Mitchels
21) Jason Gibbons – Ballintubber
22) Pat Harte – Ballina Stephenites
23) Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
24) Aidan Campbell – Swinford
25) Michael Conroy – Davitts
26) Cillian O’Connor – Ballintubber
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Mayo U-21’s edge past Galway.
15/03/20120 Comments

In McHale Park in the Connacht championship, Conor O’Shea’s goal put the home side into an early 1-2 to 0-1 lead over Galway, but the Tribesmen dominated the remainder of the half. They rattled off the next six points to take a two point advantage and led by 0-8 to 1-3 at the break.

Niall Walsh and Stephen O’Brien extended the Galway lead on the resumption but with Darren Coen and Cillian O’Connor impressive, Mayo started to eat into the lead. O’Connor put Mayo 1-10 to 0-12 up with minutes remaining before Galway sent the game to extra time via a late Austin O’Toole score.

O’Connor landed the only point of the first ten minute period of extra time. O Griofa levelled for Galway on the resumption before the sides swapped points again. Mayo looked the stronger team at this stage and two frees from O’Connor placed Ray Dempsey’s side 1-14 to 0-15 ahead as the final whistle blew.

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Garrymore v Davitts Preview
14/03/20120 Comments

Garrymore welcome County Intermediate Champions Davitts to Garrymore on Sunday morning. Davitts the reigning O’Mara Cup Champions are out of the running to regain their title after two defeats from their opening three games. Garrymore on the other hand still have a slight chance of progressing to the O’Mara cup final, they will need to win their remaining two games against Davitts and Kilmaine while hoping Hollymount/Carramore will slip up against bottom placed Kilmaine this weekend.

Both sides are no strangers to each other as they have met a lot in recent years between O’Mara Cup and the league. Games between the sides have been very close with never more that a score between the sides in the last 5 meetings with the exception of last year’s league game.

Davitts on the back of their All Ireland appearance last month have rested a number of players for the pre-season competition but have also lost players to immigration and Colm Boyle and Michael Conroy to the Mayo Senior setup for the O’Mara Cup. With that, the two games they lost they were very unlucky not to come away with at least a point and with another derby on Sunday no doubt it will go down to the wire.

Jack Grimes will be hoping to get his first victory of the year on Sunday after two draws away to Ballinrobe and Hollymount/Carramore. Of Course this competition is what Jack will be using as a stepping stone for the league in a month’s time and will be looking to finish it on a winning note in.

Garrymore Davitts games traditionally attract big crowd and with the Bank Holiday this weekend it promises to be tense and thrilling affair.

O’Mara Cup round 4: Garrymore v Davitts, Sunday 18/3/12 @ 12 noon. Please Support
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O’Mara Cup round 4
12/03/20120 Comments

Garrymore take on Davitts this Sunday in a must win game in the O’Mara cup. The game is due to throw in at 12 noon. Please Support. Match preview to follow.

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Down stun 14 man Mayo
11/03/20120 Comments

The Connacht champions never recovered from the ninth-minute dismissal of Aidan O’Shea, who was issued with a straight red card following a challenge on Danny Hughes. Soundly beaten by Cork and Kerry in their last two outings, James McCartan’s side went on to lead by four points at half-time thanks to a Conor McGinn goal and they maintained their advantage in the second half to join Mayo on four points in Division 1.
Andy Moran raised the first white flag after just 12 seconds, only for Aidan Carr to reply for the visitors. Disaster then struck for the home side when midfielder O’Shea was given his marching orders, but they responded with the lead point from Conor Mortimer.
The 14 men kept their noses in front until the 20th minute when Conor McGinn fisted a high ball past the advancing Robert Hennelly to edge Down into a 1-2 to 0-4 lead. Mortimer replied with a brace for Mayo, but points from Carr (free), McGinn and Ambrose Rogers helped Down to a 1-7 to 0-6 interval lead.
The hosts had wind advantage in the second half, but they fell further in arrears when Carr pointed within 25 seconds of the restart. Mortimer and Alan Dillon hit back, only for Danny Hughes to notch up Down’s ninth point. Mortimer made it 0-9 to 1-9 before the same player and Alan Freeman reduced the deficit to the minimum.
But James Horan’s charges couldn’t get any closer as further points from Carr and Hughes eased Down clear.

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Mayo teamed named to play Down.
10/03/20120 Comments

The Mayo Senior Football Team to face Down this Sunday 11th March at 2.30p.m. in Round 4 of the Allianz Football League is as follows:
1. David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites
2. Kevin Keane – Westport
3. Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4. Keith Higgins – Ballyhaunis
5. Richie Feeney – Castlebar Mitchels
6. Donal Vaughan – Ballinrobe
7. Lee Keegan – Westport
8. Aidan O’Shea – Breaffy
9. Barry Moran – Castlebar Mitchels
10. Alan Dillon – Ballintubber
11. Alan Freeman – Aghamore
12. Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
13. Conor Mortimer – Parnells
14. Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen
15. Enda Varley – Garrymore

16. Robert Hennelly – Breaffy
17. Eoghan Reilly – Castlebar Mitchels
18. Shane McHale – Knockmore
19. Alan Feeney – Castlebar Mitchels
20. Colm Boyle – Davitts
21. Peadar Gardiner – Crossmolina
22. Seamus O’Shea – Breaffy
23. Jason Gibbons – Ballintubber
24. Pat Harte – Ballina Stephenites
25. Aidan Campbell – Swinford
26. Michael Conroy – Davitts

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Best of luck Caolan
08/03/20120 Comments

Garrymore GAA would like to wish Caolan Crowe and the rest of the Mayo U-21 team the very best of luck on Wednesday(14/312) when they take on All Ireland Champions Galway in the preliminary round of the Connacht U-21 Championship. The game is due to throw in at 7.30 pm in McHale Park and we would ask members to show their support for Caolan and the team on Wednesday night. Best of luck Caolan from Garrymore GAA Club and all the senior panel.
2012 league fixtures
08/03/20120 Comments

The 2012 league fixtures have officially been released via the Mayo GAA website and not the Kilkenny GAA website. Garrymore will have two teams involved in the league this year division in 1B and division 1F. Division 1F is due to start on the 1/4/12 against Ballyhaunis B two weeks earlier than 1B due to Mayo’s involvement in the league. For the senior lads they will take on near neighbours Claremorris in the opening round of the league on the 15th of April. Note that this game could be postponed if Mayo were to get to a league semi final which is pencilled in for that weekend. Elsewhere Garrymore’s start to the league this year wont an easy one with trips into Claremorris, Bangor and Kiltimagh and later on Newport. With the restructuring of the league there will be 11 games of which we have six at home and five away. For a full list of fixtures check out Senior league or Junior league.

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Fly the flag for your County
05/03/20120 Comments

Mayo take on Down this Sunday at 2.30pm in McHale park in round 5 of the Allianz league. The game is to be proceeded by Mayo and Meath in the Allianz hurling division 2B league game at 12.45. Adults: €13, Students & OAP: €5, Under 16: Free. Please Support

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Draw in Ballinrobe
04/03/20120 Comments

Garrymore took on Ballinrobe in the third round of the O’Mara cup this Morning in Flanagan park. Both sides missing a few regulars on the day will be happy enough with the outcome in order to keep their O’Mara Cup hopes alive. Ballinrobe played with the wind in the first half and lead at half time 1-3 to one point. Garrymore started brightly in the second half and drew the game level with 10 minutes to go but couldn’t just push ahead and take the lead. The game finished up 1-3 to 0-6. Next up for Garrymore is Davitts the day after St.Patricks day in Garrymore. Match report to come.

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Mayo clip Armaghs wings
03/03/20120 Comments

Mayo brought Armagh back to earth: 1-14 to 0-11 at the Athletic Grounds.
It was all Mayo in the first half and they deservedly led by four points at the short whistle, 1-7 to 0-6.
Alan Freeman fired over the first three points for the victors and Andy Moran followed up with an eighth-minute goal to make it 1-3 to no score.
Enda Varley was on hand to stretch the gap further and the Orchard County looked rattled by the visitors’ rip-roaring start. Armagh replied with a pointed free from their stand-out performer, Aidan Forker.
The home side landed three of the next four points – via Brian Mallon, Gavin McParland and Forker – to leave the goal between them, 1-4 to 0-4, before Freeman made it double scores with another converted free.
The Connacht champions were causing the Ulster men all kinds of problems and they knocked over another couple of frees from Conor Mortimer and Freeman to lead by six, 1-7 to 0-4.
Forker brought his tally to four but the visitors still took a useful 1-7 to 0-6 lead into the break.
Mortimer fired the first score of the second half from a free and he was on target again before Varley made it 1-10 to 0-6.
Lee Keegan made it an eight-point game and a Forker free eventually opened the Orchard County’s second-half account.
Armagh kept going strongly and they hit four more successive points to close within four, but they needed a goal…
However, it was Mayo who finished strongest and Varley’s point provided the icing on the cake.

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Mayo teamed named for Armagh Clash.
03/03/20120 Comments

The Mayo Senior Football Team to face Armagh this Saturday 3rd March at 7.00p.m. in Round 3 of the Allianz Football League is as follows:
1. David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites
2. Kevin Keane – Westport
3. Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4. Keith Higgins – Ballyhaunis
5. Richie Feeney – Castlebar Mitchels
6. Donal Vaughan – Ballinrobe
7. Lee Keegan – Westport
8. Aidan O’Shea – Breaffy
9. Barry Moran – Castlebar Mitchels
25. Alan Freeman – Aghamore
11. Alan Dillon – Ballintubber
12. Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
13. Conor Mortimer – Parnells
14. Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen
15. Enda Varley – Garrymore
16. Robert Hennelly – Breaffy 17. Alan Feeney – Castlebar Mitchels 18. Eoghan Reilly – Castlebar Mitchels 19. Danny Geraghty – Ballintubber 20. Shane McHale – Knockmore 21. Seamus O’Shea – Breaffy 22. Jason Gibbons – Ballintubber 23. Michael Conroy – Davitts 24. Cillian O’Connor – Ballintubber10. Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore

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Ballinrobe Preview
28/02/20120 Comments

Garrymore take on Ballnrobe in the third round of the O’Mara Cup this Sunday. It’s a must win game for Ballinrobe to stay in contention for the O’Mara cup after their round one defeat to Hollymmount/Carramore. Ballinrobe bounced back in week two with a excellent victory over reigning champions Davitts in Ballindine to keep their chances of getting back the cup they won in 2010. Garrymore and Ballinrobe have met a lot in this competition in recent years with Ballinrobe having the slight edge beating Garrymore on the last two occasions. Garrymore go into this game on the back of a draw against Hollymount/Carramore last week and will be looking to get the first win of the season in Flanagan Park on Sunday. The game is due to throw in at 12 noon with Mike Connelly officiating.

Note the draw for the Junior B Championship will take place in a couple of weeks when the clubs involved confirm their participation.

League fixtures have also being delayed due to Mayo’s re-match with Dublin. One thing is sure that the original date for the start of the league April 1st now will not be.

For the Garrymore Juniors who play in division 1F this year, the first round of the league will still remain on the 14/4/12. For a list of who we will play check out the Junior league.
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O’Mara Cup round 3
28/02/20120 Comments

Round 3 of the O’Mara Cup brings Garrymore to Ballinrobe on Sunday. Game throws in at 12 noon 4/3/12. Please Support

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Championship Draw
28/02/20120 Comments

The 2012 Championship draw was made last night in the Breaffy House Hotel. Garrymore were drawn in Group one for the seventh year in a row, this time along side Knockmore, Shrule/Glencorrib and Aghamore. Garrymore have met both Shrule/Glencorrib and Aghamore in recent years in the championship but Knockmore a old rival to in the past, Garrymore have not met since 2004. The first round of the Championship is due to take place on the weekend of the 25 of May at home to Aghamore. Garrymore will welcome Shrule/Glencorrib again to Garrymore on the 1/7/12 and then finally away to Knockmore three weeks later.
Other groups are:

Group 1
Garrymore
Knockmore
Aghamore
Shrule/Glencorrib
Group 2
Castlebar
Crossmolina
Ballinrobe
Kiltane
Group 3
Ballintubber
Breaffy
Claremorris
Davitts
Group 4
Ballina
Ballaghaderreen
Westport
Tourmakeady

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Stalemate in Hollymount
26/02/20120 Comments

Garrymore took on Hollymount/Carramore in the first round of the O’Mara Cup this morning in Hollymount. The game was played in very tough conditions, like many pitches this time of the year it was very heavy. This was Jack Grimes first opportunity to see his Garrymore side in action this year. Garry took the lead with a point after four minutes, this was the first and last time in the game in which Garrymore would lead this tie. Hollymount/Carramore went in at half time 8 points to 6 up, the biggest margin that separated the side during the game. The sides were level on six occasions during the 60 minutes, the final time was in injury time when Jimmy Killeen popped up with a point from play to take a share of spoils in Hollymount. Garrymore will now look forward to next Sunday morning where they will take on Ballinrobe in another away tie. Reminder that the draw for the Mayo Senior championship will take place tomorrow night @ 9.30pm.
Garrymore team v Hollymount/Carramore
1. Anthony Killeen 2. James Coleman 3. Dara Henry 4. Jarlath Varley 5. Martin Maloney 6. David Dolan 7. Martin Jordan 8. Anthony Cunningham 9. Myles Fallon 10. Jimmy Killeen (0-6,0-3 frees)11. Shane Nally 12. Jamie Burk(0-1) 13. Sean Golden(0-1) 14. Brian Lynskey(0-2) 15. Brian Walsh(0-1). Subs Anthony Jordan for James Coleman, Kieran Cunningham for Anthony Cunningham, Gary Golden for Sean Golden.

Result: Garrymore 0-11 Hollymount/Carramore 0-11

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Membership due
25/02/20120 Comments

Garrymore GAA Membership is now due. Membership is €20 and can be paid to any Club Officer. The middle of March is the closing date.
Reminder: Garrymore take on Hollymount/Carramore tomorrow morning @ 12 noon in Hollymount. Please Support

Garry v Holly/Carra Preview
22/02/20120 Comments

Garrymore will take on newly formed club Hollymount/Carramore this Sunday morning in the O’Mara cup. This will be Garrymore’s first game of the competition after the game against Kilmaine did not go ahead last weekend.

The two teams met last year in the league in which Garrymore came out on top after a strong finish to take the two points on offer in the league. Hollymount/Carramore have the slight advantage going into the fixture with a game under their belt. They put up an impressive score against Ballinrobe in Ballinrobe last weekend, this was on the back of the run they had in the championship last season. They ran intermediate finalists to a replay, loosing narrowly in the decider.

Garrymore and Hollymount games in the past have always been tense affairs and gathered big crowds, Sunday will be no different with the new club.
Like any season it is always important to start on a winning note and no doubt on Sunday, Garrymore will be looking to get one over on neighbours Hollymount/Carramore.

Garrymore v Hollymount/Carramore Sunday 26/2/12 in Hollymount @ 12 noon. Please Support

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The game will not be available on Score Centre

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New season upon us, take two
21/02/20120 Comments

Garrymore take on Hollymount/Carramore this Sunday @ 12 noon in Hollymount in the second round of the O’Mara Cup. Please Support.
Preview to follow in the next couple of days.

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Text Alerts
19/02/20120 Comments

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Change of venue
18/02/20120 Comments

The O’Mara Cup game between Garrymore and Kilmaine due to be played in Garrymore tomorrow is now cancelled. Spread the word.

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Match Preview
16/02/20120 Comments

The first round of the O’Mara Cup starts this weekend were Garrymore will welcome near neighbours Kilmaine to Garrymore on Sunday. Garrymore under the new management of Jack Grimes will be looking to put a stop to the drought Garry’ have had in the O’Mara Cup, not winning it since the 90’s. Garrymore have welcomed a few new faces to the panel this season and with lads out injured and involved with county scene we may well see their welcomed return to the pitch Sunday.

Kilmaine will prove to be very sticky opposition for Garrymore on Sunday. They have made great strides in the league and championship in recent years. Missing out on promotion by one place last year and narrowly losing out to Davitts(who went on to win it) in the Intermediate championship ¼ final.

Going on recent results between Garrymore and Kilmaine there is very little between the sides in the finish and there is no reason to why this will be any different Sunday.

The game will not be live on score centre but other games in the O’Mara Cup and competitions later on in the season will be. Keep an eye out on garrymoregaa.com twitter and facebook for details to when this will be.

Garrymore v Kilmaine Sunday 19/2/12 @ 12 noon in Garrymore. Please Support
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New season upon us
15/02/20120 Comments

The first game of the new season is nearly upon us. Garrymore will take on Kilmaine this Sunday in the first round of the O’Mara Cup. The game is due to throw in at 12 noon in Garrymore with Shrule/Glencorrib referee Mark Tuffy in the middle.
Garrymore v Kilmaine Sunday 19/2/12 @ 12 noon in Garrymore. Please Support.
Match preview will be posted tomorrow…

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25 Card drive results
15/02/20120 Comments

Results of the 25 Drive card game held in Garrymore on last Monday night 13th Feb.
1st: MJ Lyons & Anne O’Connell.
2nd: Paddy McWalter & Anne Feerick.
3rd: Nora Tierney & Anne Hannon + Michael Cunningham & Kevin Cunningham.
Best of last 10: Jill Burke & James McDonnell

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Mayo/Dublin game abandoned
14/02/20120 Comments

The meeting of Mayo and Dublin was abandoned at half time due to fog in Castlebar.As a dense blanket of fog descended upon McHale Park, reducing visibility to practically zero, match referee Marty Duffy had no option but to call the match off. It was disappointing for those in attendance as the contest was delicately-poised after 35 minutes, with the 14-man Dubs ahead by three.Dublin led by 0-8 to 0-5 at the break but would have been home and hosed but for the dismissal of wing back James McCarthy after 25 minutes. They were ahead by 0-8 to 0-3 at that stage and had struck eight of the previous nine scores, with Diarmuid Connolly rampant.A massive crowd turned out at McHale Park for this Saturday night match under lights and there was a late change to the home side as Ballintubber clubman Jason Gibbons came in at midfield in place of Seamus O’Shea.It was Gibbons’ clubmate Cillian O’Connor who opened the scoring, the 2011 Young Footballer of the Year clipping over a free following a Philly McMahon foul. Onlooking Taoiseach Enda Kenny could afford a smile as the Connacht champions stretched their advantage from another free, this one from a more central position, off the boot of Conor Mortimer from 30 metres: 0-2 to no score after five minutes.However, the All-Ireland champions quickly settled and hit the front with a run of five points in ten minutes. Diarmuid Connolly was instrumental in the recovery as he showed well to boot over two quick scores to draw the visitors level before coming close to firing a goal.After Mossie Quinn nonchalantly stroked over a trademark free, Connolly picked out Paul Brogan to give Pat Gilroy’s men a two-point lead. And who else but the elusive Connolly was on hand to gather possession in front of his man and make it 0-5 to 0-2?The St Vincent’s clubman was running riot and James Horan would have to act quickly to stop him before this game ran away from Mayo. Connolly was producing the sort of form that put Tyrone to the sword at Croke Park last summer.The gap rose to five points when Quinn tapped over another free and Kevin McManamon lost his marker to slot a seventh successive score for the away team and make it 0-7 to 0-2. Dublin’s early-morning rises were clearly doing them no harm whatsoever! It was an exhibition from the Sam Maguire holders in the first quarter as Mayo couldn’t get near them such was the slickness and ease of their movement.Enda Varley roused the home support with a fine score, reacting quickest after O’Connor struck the woodwork, but Stephen Cluxton thumped over a free to restore the five-point cushion.Mayo needed something to happen for them if they were going to gain any kind of foothold in this game and they were handed a lifeline of sorts when Dublin were reduced to 14 men before the break, wing back James McCarthy picking up a straight red card after his elbow connected with Alan Freeman.The numerical advantage tipped the tide back in Mayo’s favour and they came close to a goal when Varley’s shot struck the crossbar and went over. A Mortimer free had the margin down to three at the short whistle, 0-8 to 0-5.Conditions had deteriorated in the closing ten minutes of the first half and, during the half-time break, the thick fog started to descend with intent over the Castlebar venue. Referee Marty Duffy decided to provisionally extend the interval by five minutes to see would conditions improve…After a long wait, the match official had no real alternative but to call the game off, which left three pertinent questions needing to be answered:Would James McCarthy’s red card stand? (answers on the back of a postcard, please)When would the replay take place? (The CCCC will meet on Monday to decide)Would the spectators be able to make their way to the pub in the fog to watch the rugby? (didn’t matter: France V Ireland was called off too due to a frozen pitch in Paris)

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Intermediate All Ireland
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Best of luck to Davitts in the Intermediate All Ireland on Sunday.

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Mayo Team v Dublin
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1) David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites
2) Kevin Keane – Westport
3) Eoghan Reilly – Castlebar Mitchels
4) Keith Higgins – Ballyhaunis
5) Peadar Gardiner – Crossmolina
6) Donal Vaughan – Ballinrobe
7) Lee Keegan – Westport
8) Barry Moran – Castlebar Mitchels
9) Aidan O’Shea – Breaffy
10) Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore
11) Cillian O’Connor – Ballintubber
12) Alan Dillon – Ballintubber
13) Conor Mortimer – Parnells
14) Alan Freeman – Aghamore
15) Enda Varley – Garrymore
16) Robert Hennelly – Breaffy
17) Seamus O’Shea – Breaffy
18) Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
19) Shane McHale – Knockmore
20) Patrick Harte – Ballina Stephenites
21) Michael Forde – Ballycastle
22) Richie Feeney – Castlebar Mitchels
23) Danny Geraghty – Ballintubber
24) Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen
25) Alan Feeney – Castlebar Mitchels
26) Danny Kirby – Castlebar Mitchels

O’Mara Cup Fixtures
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The following are the fixtures for the O’Mara Cup 2012
Garrymore v Kilmaine February 19th @ 12 noon
Hollymount/Carramore v Garrymore February 26th @ 12 noon
Ballinrobe v Garrymore March 4th @ 12 noon
Garrymore v Bye March 11th @ 12 noon
Garrymore v Davitts March 18th @ 12 noon

 

New Senior Manager….posted Jan 9, 2012 12:15 PM by Trevor Nally

Garrymore recently ratified John Grimes as the new senior team manager for the 2012 season. John who takes the reins over from John Nally who mentored the team for the past two years ,will have the job of guiding the team through the upcoming season. John better known as Jack, has a long and established career in the rugby circles managing Ballinrobe, Westport and Connacht Juniors. In 2006 Jack joined Tourmakeady’s backroom team as trainer and won the Mayo Intermediate championship as well as the Connacht Intermediate championship that year. In 2008 Jack took over as manager, reaching the Intermediate final in 2009 and then winning it in 2010 beating a much fancied Burrishoole side on that day. Last year Jack defied all odds in beating Charlestown in a relegation decider where Tourmakeady retained their senior status. Garrymore now in its 42nd year of Senior championship football will have jack as mentor for the 2012 season. Jack will announce his backroom team in the next couple of weeks ahead of the new season.