Round Up | Midweek GAA Results

Division1

Newtown Blues 1-18

MattockRangers 2-6

Newtown Blues remain top of Division 1 after a 1-18 to 2-6 win over bottom side Mattock Rangers in Newfoundwell on Tuesday.

Despite their recent struggles, Mattock were competitive in the opening half and trailed by just 0-8 to 1-3 at the break.

However, they found life a bit more difficult in the second half as the hosts began to up the pace.

A goal from Liam Brannigan on 39 minutes opened up some daylight for the Blues and they never looked back with Jamie Kelly, Daire Nally, Jack Healy and Conor Ni Criosta also chipping in with points on the night.

LiamFlynn grabbed both goals for the Collon men but his side remained bottom with just two points from six games.

St.Mochtas 0-14

St.Fechins 2-6

St. Mochtas remain level with the Blues at the top of the table after they got back to winning ways with a 0-14 to 2-6 victory over St. Fechins in Beaulieu on Tuesday.

Fresh from their victory over Dreadnots, the Fechins were in a confident mood but despite another good display, they fell just short.

A strong first half display saw the Fechins score the only goal of the game through Paul Matthews while points from Ronan Holcroft, Niall Devlin and James McGlew helped their side lead by 1-6 to 0-7 at the break.

A Sean Kerrisk goal in the third quarter helped keep the Fechins infront, but it was the Mochtas who found the extra gear to secure the win on a night when Declan Byrne added seven points, while Jamie Farrell (3) Shane Lennon, Gerry Garland and Andy Lennon were also on the scoresheet.

St. Patrick's 0-8

Naomh Mairtin 0-7

St. Patrick's recovered from their heavy defeat against Geraldines as they got back to winning ways with a 0-8 to 0-7 victory over Nh Mairtin.

The game in Lordship saw the hosts get off to a bright start with two points from Conor McGuinness.

Martin McEneaney and Aidan McCann also got in the scoring act but the Mairtins responded well to edge ahead before McGuinness had the final say of the half to send the teams in level at 0-5 a piece.

The second half proved to be a low-scoring affair and it looked as if the teams might not be separated as they shared the first four points.

However, substitute Sean Fearon, proved to be the hero for the hosts as he kicked a late winner.

Wayne Campbell and Cian Sands both grabbed a brace for the Mairtins, while Darragh Dorian, Ben Callanan and Craig Lynch were also on target.

St. Mary's 0-10

Cooley Kickhams 0-10

St. Mary's were denied a third successive win when they were held to a0-10 apiece draw at home to Cooley Kickhams.

Michael Rafferty was the hero for the visitors as he landed a point in the final minute to give his side a share of the spoils.

Cooley were trailing by 0-7 to 0-6 but hit back in the second half to level on a night when Cian Connor (4), Enda O’Neill and Dean McGreehan were also on target.

Carl Gillespie and Tadhg McDonnell bagged a brace for the Marys, whilethere were also contributions from Shane Matthews, Kian Moran,Jonathan Commins and Josh Taaffe.

Seán O'Mahony's 2-8

Roche Emmets 0-7

Seán O’Mahony's produced an excellent second half as they recorded a 2-8to 0-7 win away to Roche Emmets.

The visitors were three points in arrears at the break but inspired by Junior Shotayo and Conor Martin in a fine team display, they picked up a third win of the campaign. The Faughart men looked on course to continue their good run of form when they eased into a 0-5 to 0-2 lead at the break.

However, they were blown away in the second half as the Dundalk men found the net through Shotayo and Thomas Rice to claim the points. Barry O’Hare led the Roche resistance with four points, while Glen Stewart, Mark Byrne and DD Reilly also raised white flags.

Geraldines0-9

Dreadnots0-9

Geraldines secured a nine points apiece draw against the Dreadnots in a tight game in Clogherhead with Shayne Soraghan scoring the late equaliser.

Brian Cafferty opened the scoring after just 19 seconds but the Dreadnots scored a brace of points before Shane Rogers levelled the tie.

The Geraldines were awarded a penalty which was well saved as Jim McEneaney was denied from the spot and the home side went on to lead by 0-5 to 0-2 at the break.

The Clogher men further extended their lead, but the Geraldines pulled one back with a fine score from Jim McEneaney. Michael Rogers brought it to a one-point game before the teams exchanged further points.

With Carl Monaghan (4) and James Califf (3) leading the scoring, and Nathan Sutherland and Gustas Knustautaite also on target it looked as if their side would hold on for victory. However, Soraghan had the final say to see the game finish level.

Division 2

Hunterstown Rovers 1-12

Glen Emmets 1-7

Hunterstown Rovers continue to lead the way after Tuesday night’s fixtures as they posted a 1-12 to 1-7 win at home to Glen Emmets.

The visitors came into the game in good form themselves and were in contention right up to the closing stages but it was Rovers who finished strongly to take the points.

Paddy McHugh gave the Emmets a boost with a goal on 11 minutes, but Alan Landy responded in kind three minutes later to get his side on track. Ryan Ward and James Russell pointed for the hosts to send them in with a 1-6 to 0-4 advantage.

The Tullyallen men could only manage points from Ian O’Reilly (2) and Diarmuid Cullen in the second half as Glen Matthews and David Finn helped get Rovers across the line with scores at the other end.

Kilkerley Emmets 1-11

Young Irelands 0-11

Kilkerley Emmets remain just two points off the pace in Division 2 after coming out on top by 1-11 to 0-11 at home to Young Irelands.

Cormac Bellew’s goal proved the difference between the teams on a night when the visitors suffered their first defeat of the campaign.

That goal came in the final minute of the first half and was enough to stretch his side’s lead to 1-5 to 0-4 at half time, with TadhgMcEnaney, Micheal Begley and Fionn Cumiskey adding points.

The Young Ireland's battled to get back into the game as Jordan O’Donoghue made it six points for the night, while Peter McStravick and Cian O’Donoghue also found their range. However, the hosts held out for an important win.

St. Joseph's 4-12

St. Kevin's 0-7

St. Josephs remain just a point off the pace after they made it five wins out of six with a comfortable 4-12 to 0-7 win at home to St. Kevin's.

In a tight first quarter, the Kevin's started well with points from a Cian Callan free and Keelan Maher but the Joes hit back and with Conall McCaul, Oisin McGuinness and Conall Smyth on target, the hosts led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the end of the first quarter.

TheJoes pushed on from there and Oisin McGuinness found the net from a penalty to see his side lead by 1-8 to 0-5.

Ben Collier opened the scoring in the second half with a goal and further three pointers from Oisin McGuinness and Conall McCaul saw the Joes ease to victory despite late points for the Kevin's from Cameron Maher and Callan.

Stabannon Parnells 0-14

Clan na Gael 1-8

Stabannon continued their good run of form when they defeated Clan na Gael by 0-14 to 1-8. The game in Stabannon saw Harry Butterly turn in another impressive display for the hosts as he finished with seven points.

There wasn’t much between the teams in the opening half but it was Butterly’s points that helped his side to take a 0-6 to 0-4 lead.

With Sean Reynolds, Dylan Shevlin and Colm Giggins also among the scores, the hosts held out for victory despite the fact that Farouk struck the only goal of the game for the Clans.

Lannleire 5-1

Dundalk Gaels 1-8

Lannleire turned on the style in front of goal as they defeated Dundalk Gaels by 5-1 to 1-8 to record their first win of the Division 2 campaign, in a game that featured a four-goal salvo from Paul Callan.

Kyle Van Rhyn opened the scoring in Dunleer with a point before Callan grabbed two goals to put his side in charge. Tom O’Connell pulled a goal back for the visitors to cut the gap to 2-1 to 1-2 at the break.

Callan was certainly in the mood on the night as he added a further two goals inside a minute at the start of the last quarter to put Lannleire firmly in charge.

Dylan McKeown did his best to keep the visitors in the game in the second half as he finished with a tally of six points, while John O’Hare and James McComish also pointed on the night.

The result moves the Dunleer men on to four points, and leaves the Gaels in trouble at the bottom of the table, level on points with O'Raghallaighs.

St. Brides 1-12

O'Raghallaighs 2-6

Meanwhile, St. Brides ran out 1-12 to 2-6 winners away to O'Raghallaighs, with the victory moving them on to seven points.

Division 3A

Oliver Plunkett's 0-6

John Mitchels 1-2

Oliver Plunketts came out on top in a low-scoring contest in Mell as they edged out the John Mitchels on a 0-6 to 1-2 scoreline.

The Plunketts got off to a bright start with two points, but there after both sets of defences got on top and gave little away.

Coming up to half time, the Drogheda men added a third point before the Mitchels got off the mark with a John Gallagher point to leave it 0-3 to 0-1at half time.

The second half started to open up a bit more but it was still the defences on top. The Plunketts kicked the next two points before Aaron Keely responded with a point.

The Drogheda side stretched their lead to four points on a night when Adam Smith, Dean Carolan, Kristian Nolan and Luke Carley were on target.

Trevor Matthews scored the only goal of the game to cut the gap to one, but it was too late for the Mitchels to save the game.

O'Connell's 2-16

Naomh Fionnbarra 1-11

O’Connells stay joint top of Division 3A after they had 2-16 to 1-11 victory over Naomh Fionnbarra at The Grove on Tuesday night.

The visitors had a great start to the game and totally dominated the first ten minutes as they led by 1-3 to no score thanks to a goal from Jack Regan along with three points from Chris McGlynn.

However, the hosts hit back and found the net through Justin Cooney, while points from Robert Quigley and Bernard Osborne helped cut the deficit to 1-7 to 1-5 at the break.

The men from the Grove got off to a flyer at the start of the second half as Niall Conlon found the net.

Entering the final quarter, the game was still in the balance, but the O’Connells finished stronger with Sean Geeney and Conlon among the scores as they ran out comfortable winners despite replies from Hugh Osbourne and Adam Hanratty.

Glyde Rangers 1-7

Na Piarsaigh/Blackrock 0-9

Glyde Rangers bounced back from their weekend defeat to league leaders O’Connells as they recorded a 1-7 to 0-9 win over Na Piarsaigh.

The Dundalk men hosted this lively encounter and put on one of their best displays of the campaign, but in the end just missed out on getting their first point of the season.

At half time it was 0-5 to 0-3 in favour of Glyde and the Tallanstown made sure of a narrow win with the only goal of the game after there start. Ciaran Murphy and Robert Murphy top-scored with three points apiece.

Division 3B

St. Nicholas 0-9

Westerns 0-13

The final unbeaten run in the county was ended on Tuesday evening as the previously unbeaten Nicks lost out to Westerns in Reaghstown.

In a tight first half the visitors started the better with points from Phillip Kirwan and Paudi Downey.

As the half went on the Westerns played their way into the half with two points from play. A Kirwan free and a solo effort from Shane Downey had the Nicks leading by the minimum at the break.

The second half saw St. Nicholas open the brighter with points from Sam Reilly and Fionn Meagher but the Westerns were a constant threat on the break.

The home side picked off points and eventually took the lead and went on to win by four.

James Maguire was once again in fine form for the hosts as he bagged seven points on a night that saw his side trail by 0-5 to 0-4 at the break.

Emmet Smith, Cillian Crosby, Patrick Kerley and Ryan Duffy were also on target for the winners, while Philip Kirwan top-scored for the Nicks with four.

Naomh Malachi 3-10

Annaghminnon Rovers 2-12

Nh Malachi edged an entertaining contest in Division 3B when they clinched a 3-10 to 2-12 victory at home to Annaghminnon Rovers.

Conor Nicholson, David Begley and Keelan Conlon got the all-important goals for the winners, while Colin Rooney was among the points.

The Mals were 2-6 to 1-6 ahead at the break and had to survive a nail-biting finish before doing enough to secure their fourth win of the campaign to stay in touch with the leaders.

Cuchulainn Gaels 2-9

Seán McDermotts 0-13

Cuchulainn Gaels came out on top in an entertaining clash with Sean McDermotts as they recorded a 2-9 to 0-13 win at Mountrush.

Philip McGovern and James Sharkey scored the all-important goals as the Omeath men held out after leading by 1-5 to 0-4 at the break. Larry Mullen, Cian McDonald and Stephen Mullen were also on target for the winners.

Wolfe Tones 2-20

Dowdallshill1-9

Wolfe Tones moved further clear of the foot of the table when they defeated Dowdallshill by 2-20 to 1-9 at St Brigid’s Park, as they picked up a second win of the season.

The home side continue to battle in each of their games but are yet to get their reward. Jack McGailey scored 1-2 on the night, while Donal Magennis, Paddy McKenna and Cian Griffin also contributed points.