The Australians visit Cregg

As mentioned by Christy below, it was a full day in Cregg on Saturday with the First Test of the Masters International Rules being held. Ireland won both the A and B game with the second leg yet to be played in Dublin next Sunday.

The Annaghdown game in Clonbur meant that the crowds were split between both venues but with the weather holding, it was a very enjoyable day for all vistors, both Irish and Australian.

Myself and John Killilea took pictures on the day and mine can be found HERE. There are 191 in total so hope you have a fast link. John's pictures will follow. Well done to all that organised the event.

My favourite pictures are

• Willy and Seamus stand below the final score displayed on the new scoreboard.(175)
• The Australian A team.
• The Organisating Ladies
• Sorry ref !! (105)
• You need to start playing guys. (113)
• The Paddy Gaffney Cup (150)

Results

Senior Football League 1B
Clonbur 0-06 Annaghdown 4-08
Played in Clonbur yesterday, Annaghdown had too more class for the bottom of the table team. Annaghdown found the going hard in the first 20mins leading 3pts to 2pts but then a very good build up resulted in Brendan Dooley hitting the net. Frankie Burke did like wise just before half time leaving the score @ the break Annaghdown 2-4 Clonbur 4pts. The second was poor enough with Annaghdown waiting 12mins before Mike Melia kicked a point. Soon afterwords Niall Coleman was switched to full forward and he soon hit the net also. Frankie Burke added the icing with another goal before the end. Our last game in the group is at home to Carraroe.
Team was: Padraic Mannion, Martin O'Neill, Adrian Fitzpatrick, Alan Kavanagh, Brian Qualter, Paul Creaven, Anthony Pender, Niall Coleman(1 goal), Kevin Keane, Mike Melia(1pt), Damien Burke(1 free), Cathal Gaffney, Mathias Coleman(1pt) Brendan Dooley(1-1) Frankie Burke(2-2). Subs used: Morgan Duggan(1pt), Mike Newell(1pt), Ronnie Leonard, Johnny Murphy & Padjoe Fahy.

A good Day for the Irish Master's in Cregg yesterday with the A and B teams both having good wins over their Aussie counter parts.

Big Day For Cregg!

Today is the day all roads lead to Cregg for the Masters International Rules.
Admission is €5 with Children free entry.
Fair play to Willie Kavanagh and his crew who put in trogen work all week in preparing the grounds for the event. Hopefully the weather can clear up for a few hours.
Congradulations to Declan & Aideen Regan on their marraige yesterday. It was a massive wedding with even the Irish International Rules team dropping in to wish them luck.
The senior team take on Clonbur in the league down in Clonbur @ 4pm. Then its Pearce Stadium for the first Rules test.

Annaghdown U21 F/ballers win 1st Round

U21 Football Championship Round 1
Annaghdown 2-8 Tuam Stars 0-11
Annaghdown U21's were victors this evening against a tough Tuam Stars team, played in Claregalway. Two early goals from Frankie Burke & Joe Farragher had Annaghdown in control from early on with Tuam always trying to catch up.
Team was: Brian Lohan, Noel Burke, Shane Collier, Ian O'Dowd, Daniel Denegan, Anthony Pender(1pt), Fergal Coleman, Niall Coleman(1pt), Mathias Coleman(1pt), Joseph Farragher(1 goal), Brendan Dooley(1pt), Neill Joyce, Ger Rafftrey, Wesley Fallon(1pt) & Frankie Burke(1 goal 3pts -2 frees). Subs Used: Aidan Burke, Padraic Nilland & John King.

Ladies Lose Connaght Final Replay

Ladies Football Intermediate Connaught Football Final Replay
Annaghdown 3-11 Geevagh 5-07
Luck ran out for the Annaghdown girls today in Tuam when Geevagh held out for victory. Annaghdown's misfortune was helped by 2 penalty misses, one in the first half & one in the second half along missed goal chances also. It was a wonderful year for the girls so hard luck to them & their management.

Minor's Lose Final

County Minor A Football Final
Annaghdown 0-07 St. James 0-13
Annaghdown minors failed at the final hurl today in Pearce Stadium. They came up against a stronger more organised James team in near perfect conditions. St. James lead at the break 6pts to 2pts playing with a strong breeze. They were always in control and only for great defensive play & goal keeping by Brian Lohan the score could have been alot worse. Annaghdown did rally in the second half & closed the gap to 2pts but that was the nearest they came. They put a great effort in all year along with their management of Kevin Scully, Tom O'Dowd & PJ Fallon.
Team was: Brian Lohan, Noel Burke, John King, Patrick Burke, Ian O'Dowd, Mathias Coleman(1 ,45 free), Daniel Denegan(1pt), Wesley Fallon, Martin Scully, Padraic Niland(2pts), Stephen Kerr, Joseph Farragher(1pt), Niall Farragher(1 free), Brian O'Dowd & Aidan Burke(1pt).
Subs used: Enda Mullarkey & Jason Moylan.

Senior League Draw in Cregg.

Senior League Football Div. 1B
Annaghdow 1-08 Michael Breathneachs 0-11
Annaghdown were lucky to get a draw out of this home tie. With no game played since August, it really showed as we shot 18 wides, 11 of these in the first half. Breathneachs led 6-4 @ the break. Second have the men from the west really put it up to Annaghdown leading by 4pts a one stage but Annaghdown dug deep & were happy with the out come. We wish Fergal Doherty a speedy recovery after he was knocked out cold from a heavy & late challenge that went unpunished.
Team was: Padraic Mannion, Martin O'Neill, Adrian Fitzpatrick, Alan Kavanagh, Brian Qualter, Paul Creaven, Fergal O'Doherty, Niall Coleman, Kevin Keane(1pt), Michael Melia, Cathal Gaffney, Damien Burke(4 frees), Padjoe Fahy(1pt), Michael Newell & Frankie Burke(1-2). Subs Used: Brendan Dooley, Ronan Leonard, Anthony Pender & Johnny Murphy.

Check out Div. 1B Leauge table @ http://www.barnagaa.com/modules/tplleaguestats/

U12 Footballers Crowned County A Champs!!!

Coiste Peil na Óig U12 Final A
Annaghdown 2-05 Mountbellew 0-08
Great win for the Annaghdown lads against a very good Mountbellew Moylough outfit. Played in Tuam Stadfium in perfect conditions with great support for the 2 teams. Congrats to the management team of Rory Cussack, Tom Canavan, John Hegarty, Gerry Forde & Paul Curran.

International Rules Comes to Cregg!!!

Saturday 28 October 2006 will be an exciting day for the Annaghdown Club when it hosts the Masters International Rules Series 1st Test Ireland v Australia. There will be 2 games played in Cregg involving the Ireland A & B teams against the Aussie A & B teams. Starting time is 1 'O Clock. Legends from both codes will lining out including our own Matt Duggan so a huge crowd is expected to witness this great occasion. It will be a great event for Cregg & then it will be straight to Pearce Stadium for the main attraction! More details to follow.... Spread the word.

Will we see any of this in Cregg....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIGREZw4Sr4

Ladies Draw Connaught Final

Ladies Intermediate Football Connaught Final
Geevagh 1-11 Annaghdown 1-11
The Annaghdown girls live to fight another day as it was deadlock in Tourlistrane today.

Junior C Footballers Advance to Final

North Board Junior C Football Semi Final
Annaghdown 0-07 Killererin 0-06
Played in a windy Corofin this afternnon Annaghdown advanced to the North Board final after a very tight & hard fought victory. The sides were level @ the break 4 pts a piece but it was a low scoring second half with many wides for both sides.
Team was: Declan Walsh, Viv Silke, Paul Curran, Niall Greaney, Shane Hession, Derek Joyce(1pt), John O'Neill, James Melia(1pt), Tom Forde(2pt), Fergal Coleman(1pt), Damien Skerritt(1pt), Gerry Forde, Shane Newell, Aidan connaughton(1pt) & Martin Duggan. Subs used: Evan Melia & Kenny Leonard.

Junior C League Victory

Junior C Football League
Annaghdown 1-07 Athenry 0-01