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Electric Ireland Higher Education Ryan Cup Match Report
Ryan O’ Donoghue and McLaughlin shine as University Of Galway bridge 44 year gap.
Ryan Cup Division 1 third level Football league final
University of Galway………….0-15
Ulster University…………0-9
By Michael O’ Connor.
One of the coldest nights of the season greeted football followers to the GAA centre in Abbottstown as old rivals UG and UU met once in the Ryan Cup final with UG emerging successful to bridge a 44-year gap since the 1979 success that was followed up the 1980 Sigerson/Fitzgibbon double for the college. In recent seasons they met at the same stage and on that occasion the Ulster kingpins were in the winner’s enclosure. As is the norm unlike years pervious both colleges were missing key players who will be featuring for their counties in the 2024 league and championship. However, those from both colleges who had worked hard to get their sides to this stage had the ideal opportunity to stake a place for Sigerson cup action in mid-January. In the semi finals University of Galway had too much for St Mary’s Belfast whilst Ulster University edged past UL by the minimum to set up this eagerly awaited decider.
Wides were not in plentiful supply in Abbottstown as controlled play and indeed good accuracy once both sides got into the groove did ensure that a low scoring first half did evolve into a positive second half albeit dominated in the main by the Western College. Clare man Mark McInerney opened the scoring after seven minutes that saw UU kick two wides as opposed to one for UG. Most of the play in the opening half was centred around the two 45s as both sides were testing each other out as UU were playing a solid defensive game that at times frustrated UG before the hard working Danny Fullerton equalised for UU after 11 minutes with Rory Canavan was a thorn in the UG defence but did not score early on. Ryan O’ Donoghue who was the powerhouse for UG after 17 minutes gave his side the lead. Three minutes later and Canavan levelled the final before James McLaughlin who played an influential role in the second half replaced Diarmuid Kilcommins who was carrying a leg injury into the game. With the rain falling and such a pristine surface in Abbottstown players at full speed were losing their grip and unforced errors were in vogue. It would be fair to acknowledge that UG were as defensive as UU when the need arose and indeed they broke down a number of strong UU attacks. Danny Fullerton added two scores for UU before Cian Monaghan had the final score of the first half as UU held a (0-4) to (0-3) half time lead.
There was little evidence bar the reality that the UG defence had a grip on the UU attack that the second half story would be so one sided. Two minutes into the second half Ryan Monaghan levelled the game as Conor Corcoran replaced Conor Dunleavy and was very much to the fore for the second half. Evan Lyons and Canice Mulligan were also powerhouses for UG in the central defensive positions as they began to seize control of midfield. Ryan O Donoghue sent UG clear before James McLaughlin with a booming effort before Tommy Conroy made in three in a row and now UG from being one in arrears were three ahead. Danny Fullerton pulled one back for UU and it was now time for Ryan O’ Donoghue to step up and he kicked two in three minutes to leave UG (0-9) to (0-5) ahead by the end of the third quarter. A superb score from UU centre back Ryan McGill gave home to Paul Rouse’s men as they did exert five minutes of pressure on UG but another monster effort that went high into the sky and over the bar. This score seemed to be the score that finally broke UU resistance despite a response from UU after 48 minutes.
Danny Fullerton narrowed the gap to two points but it was all University of Galway as the hardworking Liam O’ Conghaile who has shown up well all season for UG and McLaughlin once more were on target to leave UG (0-12) to (0-8) clear entering the final eight minutes. Cian Monaghan and Rory Canavan with UU’s last score traded points as four points was too much of a deficit for UU to haul in. The final two scores of the game went to UG substitutes Dan O’ Flaherty and Cillian O Curraoin to seal a deserved six-point win. Best for the winners included Conor Corcoran, James McLaughlin, Canice Mulligan, Rory Egan, Paul Kelly, Liam O’ Conghaile, Ryan O’ Donoghue if just for the superb point with his back to goal and the Monaghan brothers. UU have players such as Conor Glass, Ethan Doherty and Darragh Canavan to bring back to the panel so it will be a far stronger side that they will bring to championship fare. Following the game chairperson of third level GAA Michael Hyland, a native of Salthill presented the Ryan Cup to University of Galway captain Cathal Sweeney.
University of Galway scorers: Ryan O’ Donoghue (0-4), James McLaughlin (0-3), Cian Monaghan (0-2), Liam O’ Conghaile, Ryan Monaghan, Tommy Conroy, Dan O’ Flaherty, Cillian O’ Curraoin, Mark McInerney (0-1) each
Liam Brady, Ramor United, Cavan, Conor Dunleavy, Balla, Mayo, Evan Lyons, Shamrock Gaels, Sligo, Colin Murray, Mountebellew/Moylough, Galway, Rory Egan, Edenderry, Offaly, Canice Mulligan, St. Patrick’s, Sligo, Cian Monaghan Oughterard, Galway, Diarmuid Kilcommons Annaghdown, Galway, Paul Kelly Moycullen, Galway, Liam Ó Conghaile An Spidéal, Galway, Tommy Conroy The Neale, Mayo, Ryan Monaghan Oughterard, Galway, Mark McInerney Eire Óg, Inis, Clare, Ryan O Donoghue, Belmullet, Mayo, Cathal Sweeney, Salthill Knocknacarra, Galway (Capt). Subs: Cillian O Curráoin, Michéal Bhreatnach, Galway for McInerney, Conor Corcoran, Moycullen, Galway for Dunleavy, Dan Flaherty, Salthill Knocknacarra, Galway for R Monaghan.
Ulster University scorers: Danny Fullerton (0-6), Rory Canavan (0-2), Ryan McGill (0-1).
Ulster University: Ronan McGeehan, Darragh Curran, Ronan Boyle, Seamus Kelly, Finian O’ Brien, Ryan McGill, Peadar MacCartan, Bertie McCarron, John Cunningham, John Ellis, Cathal Diamond, Oisin McCann, Conor Cush, Rory Canavan, Danny Fullerton.
Referee: David Gough (Meath)
Ticket information for this weekends Connacht Club Hurling Intermediate Final
Sunday 26th November at 1:30pm in Athleague.
Tooreen V Ballinderreen Galway
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Mayo Clubs who have achieved Healthy Club Status from Croke Park as Phase 5 of the Healthy Club Project is complete.
Kilmeena GAA Gold Award Health Club
Bohola Moy Davitts Gold Award Health Club
Burrishoole GAA Sliver Award Health Club
Castlebar Mitchels GAA Sliver Award Health Club
Ballyhaunis GAA Sliver Award Health Club
The Neale GAA Sliver Award Health Club
Breaffy GAA Sliver Award Health Club
CLG Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Sliver Award Health Club
Westport GAA Foundation Award Health Club
Hollymount Carramoe GAA Foundation Award Health Club
Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin GAA Foundation Award Health Club
Cill Chomáin GAA Foundation Award Health Club
Knockmore GAA Foundation Award Health Club
The following team has been chosen after round two of the Connacht Gold Senior football championship, the Egan Jewellers Intermediate championship and the TF Royal Hotel & Theatre Junior championship.
Sun, 10 Sep,
Venue: St. Joseph’s Park, (Round: Semi Final 1), Knockmore V Bohola Moy Davitts 12:00, Ref: TBC
Sun, 10 Sep,
Venue: Westport, (Round: Semi Final 2), Westport St Patrick’s V Ballina Stephenites 15:00, Ref: TBC
Sun, 10 Sep,
Venue: Mayo Abbey, (Round: Semi Final 1), Claremorris V Breaffy 12:00, Ref: TBC
Sun, 10 Sep,
Venue: Munnelly Park, Castlebar, (Round: Semi Final 2), Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin V Balla 12:00, Ref: TBC
Sun, 10 Sep,
Venue: Glencorrib, (Round: Semi Final 1), Neale V Ballinrobe 12:00, Ref: TBC
Sun, 10 Sep,
Venue: Islandeady, (Round: Semi Final 2), Garrymore V Louisburgh 15:00, Ref: TBC
Sun, 10 Sep,
Venue: Hollymount, (Round: Round 3), Hollymount-Carramore V Davitts 12:00, Ref: Martin Murphy
Mon, 04 Sep,
Venue: Cong, (Round: Round 3), Neale V Claremorris 18:45, Ref: Padraic Kilboyle
Tue, 05 Sep,
Venue: Ballinrobe, (Round: Round 4), Ballinrobe V Davitts 18:00, Ref: John E Burke
Tue, 05 Sep,
Venue: Carras, (Round: Round 4), Carras V Hollymount-Carramore 18:00, Ref: Eamon Mc Andrew
Tue, 05 Sep,
Venue: Mayo Abbey, (Round: Round 4), Mayo Gaels V Shrule/Glencorrib 18:00, Ref: Enda Nolan
Tue, 12 Sep,
Venue: Mayo Abbey, (Round: Round 5), Mayo Gaels V Ballinrobe 18:00, Ref: TBC
Tue, 12 Sep,
Venue: Hollymount-Carramore, (Round: Round 5), Hollymount-Carramore V Davitts 18:00, Ref: TBC
Tue, 12 Sep,
Venue: Glencorrib, (Round: Round 5), Shrule/Glencorrib V Carras 18:00, Ref: TBC
Tue, 05 Sep,
Venue: Ballaghaderreen, (Round: Semi Final 1), Ballaghaderreen V Aghamore 18:00, Ref: John Clancy
Fri, 08 Sep,
Venue: TBC, (Round: Final), Charlestown Sarsfields V Kilmovee Shamrocks 18:30, Ref: Ronan Gurren
Tue, 05 Sep,
Venue: James Stephens Park, Ballina, (Round: Final), Crossmolina Deel Rovers V Ardmoy MacHales 18:30, Ref: Sean Tolan
Fri, 08 Sep,
Venue: Cill Chomain, (Round: Shield Final), Belmullet V Naomh Padraig 18:30, Ref: Richard Cosgrove
Thu, 07 Sep,
Venue: Tom Langan Park, (Round: Final), Kilcommon V St. Muredachs 18:30, Ref: Michael Herr
Fri, 08 Sep,
Venue: TBC, (Round: Final), Ballintubber V Balla 18:00, Ref: Jerome Henry
Fri, 08 Sep,
Venue: Islandeady, (Round: Final), Louisburgh V Na Fianna 18:00, Ref: John Mc Hale (B)
Thu, 07 Sep,
Venue: Bangor Erris, (Round: Round 3), Erris St. Pats V Bonniconlon 19:00, Ref: John Walker
Wed, 13 Sep,
Venue: Crossmolina GAA Club, (Round: Final), Knockmore V Naomh Padraig 18:30, Ref: TBC
Sun, 10 Sep,
Venue: Parke GAA Pitch, (Round: Final), Burrishoole V Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 12:00, Ref: Martin Walsh
South Mayo U15B Cup 2023
Thu, 07 Sep,
Venue: TBC, (Round: Final), Neale V Mayo Gaels 18:30, Ref: TBC
Fri, 08 Sep,
Venue: Crossmolina , (Round: Final), Ballina Stephenites V Crossmolina Deel Rovers 18:30, Ref: Vincent Tomas
North Mayo U14B Championship Cup 23
Tue, 12 Sep,
Venue: TBC, (Round: Final), Belmullet V Knockmore 17:30, Ref: TBC
Wed, 06 Sep,
Venue: Claremorris GAA, (Round: Round 2), Claremorris V Ballinrobe 18:00, Ref: John Boyle
Wed, 13 Sep,
Venue: Ballinrobe, (Round: Round 3), Ballinrobe V Carras 17:45, Ref: TBC
Wed, 06 Sep,
Venue: Davitts GAA Club, (Round: Round 3), Davitts V Hollymount-Carramore 17:45, Ref: Declan Hughes
Wed, 06 Sep,
Venue: Glencorrib, (Round: Round 3), Shrule/Glencorrib V Neale 17:45, Ref: Martin Murphy
Wed, 13 Sep,
Venue: Hollymount-Carramore, (Round: Round 4), Hollymount-Carramore V Shrule/Glencorrib 17:30, Ref: TBC
Wed, 13 Sep,
Venue: Mayo Abbey, (Round: Round 4), Neale V Mayo Gaels 17:30, Ref: TBC
Wed, 06 Sep,
Venue: Ballinrobe, (Round: Round 2), Claremorris V Ballinrobe 18:00, Ref: John E Burke
Wed, 13 Sep,
Venue: Ballinrobe, (Round: Round 3), Ballinrobe V Carras 18:00, Ref: TBC
Sat, 09 Sep,
Venue: Ballyvary HC, (Round: Round 1), St Ciarans V Castlebar Mitchels Hurling 18:30, Ref: Sean O Neill
Sat, 09 Sep,
Venue: Ballyhaunis GAA, (Round: Round 1), Ballyhaunis V Tooreen 18:30, Ref: John Walker
Mon, 11 Sep,
Venue: Tooreen (Adrian Freeman Park), (Round: Semi Final 1), Tooreen V Claremorris 19:00, Ref: Sean O Neill
Mon, 11 Sep,
Venue: Ballyvary HC, (Round: Semi Final 2), St Ciarans V Castlebar Mitchels Hurling 19:00, Ref: James Judge
Wed, 06 Sep,
Venue: Alan Feeley Memorial Park, (Round: Round 5), Claremorris V Castlebar Mitchels Hurling 19:15, Ref: Sean O Neill
Wed, 06 Sep,
Venue: Westport, (Round: Round 5), Westport St Patrick’s V Tooreen 19:15, Ref: Eoin Shaughnessy
Sat, 09 Sep,
Venue: Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar, (Round: Game1), Claremorris V Westport St Patrick’s 11:00, Ref: Lucian Brooks
Sat, 09 Sep,
Venue: Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar, (Round: Game2), Castlebar Mitchels Hurling V Ballyhaunis 12:00, Ref: Dylan Groarke
Sat, 09 Sep,
Venue: Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar, (Round: Game3), Ballyvary V Moytura Hurling 13:00, Ref: Christopher Burke
Sat, 09 Sep,
Venue: Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar, (Round: Game4), Ballina Stephenites V Caiseal Gaels 14:00, Ref: Edward Groarke
Sat, 09 Sep,
Venue: Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar, (Round: Game5), Gaeltacht Lorrais V Tooreen 15:00, Ref: Eoin Mc Grath
Sat, 09 Sep,
Venue: Kiltimagh, (Round: Round 9), Kiltimagh V Hollymount-Carramore 11:00, Ref: TBC
Mon, 11 Sep,
Venue: Shrule, (Round: Final), Claremorris V Neale 18:45, Ref: John Clancy
Tue, 05 Sep,
Venue: Crossmolina , (Round: Round 1), Crossmolina Deel Rovers V Westport St Patrick’s 19:00, Ref: Michael McHale
Wed, 06 Sep,
Venue: Westport, (Round: Round 6), Westport St Patrick’s V Bonniconlon 18:30, Ref: John Mc Hale (B)
