SEPT 3rd:
Rathangan V Athgarvan/Castledermot:
Rathangan's u9 teams were both in action this evening in their final round of games of u9 league.
The Green team played Athgarvan at home in a keenly contested game. Athgarvan came out of the blocks quick and fast with some great scores. The boys responded well with some tigerish tackling and scores of their own.
Skill levels were high in an excellent game of football.
The White team played Monasterevin away in another excellent game.
Monasterevin were a formidable outfit but the boys matched them very well with excellent performances from all players. Skills again were to fore from all players.
Well done to Go games ref Josh Smullen for reffing home game and also to the parents who provided photos and support tonight and throughout the year.
Many thanks and well done to the coaches who have volunteering their time to coach these boys
ST. Laurences V BME:
Match report for this evenings match between St. Laurence's and Ballymore u9's
The rain held off for Ballymore's trip to St. Laurence's for this group 3 U9's Southboard league. Larries made a great start with a couple of decent early scores. The Ballymore team got their marking sorted out and were able to limit the attacks from the home team. Ballymore then started to get on top coming to the end of the half with well worked scores.
The hosts came out strong in the second half but Ballymore were able to push forward in the final quarter. This was a very even game played at an intense pace, well done to all the players!
Match report for this evenings match between St. Laurence's and Ballymore u9's
The rain held off for Ballymore's trip to St. Laurence's for this group 3 U9's Southboard league. Larries made a great start with a couple of decent early scores. The Ballymore team got their marking sorted out and were able to limit the attacks from the home team. Ballymore then started to get on top coming to the end of the half with well worked scores.
The hosts came out strong in the second half but Ballymore were able to push forward in the final quarter. This was a very even game played at an intense pace, well done to all the players!
JULY 9TH:
Rathangan's two u9 teams were in action tonight on a nice summers evening.
The Green team played away to Grange. The boys started off very strong and had some fantastic scores. Grange grew into the game and had some good scores of their own. Both teams had strong performances from all players and skill levels were very high.
The White team travelled to Moorefield. Moorefield got to a flyer with some nice scores. The boys came thundering into the game with excellent work rate from all players. The game flowed from end to end and nice scores were had by both teams in a very enjoyable game.
Thanks to all parents who travelled and provided some great photos
Rathangan's two u9 teams were in action tonight on a nice summers evening.
The Green team played away to Grange. The boys started off very strong and had some fantastic scores. Grange grew into the game and had some good scores of their own. Both teams had strong performances from all players and skill levels were very high.
The White team travelled to Moorefield. Moorefield got to a flyer with some nice scores. The boys came thundering into the game with excellent work rate from all players. The game flowed from end to end and nice scores were had by both teams in a very enjoyable game.
Thanks to all parents who travelled and provided some great photos
Moorefield U9s:
Well done to Moorefield's 4 U9 teams who were in League action last night.
Our teams played Rathangan, Two Mile House and Nurney.
Special mention for our Mini Moores who faced Nurney as they took on the added challenge of kicking with their opposite foot. Well done Dylan Cashman on scoring twice with his opposite foot!!
Well done to Moorefield's 4 U9 teams who were in League action last night.
Our teams played Rathangan, Two Mile House and Nurney.
Special mention for our Mini Moores who faced Nurney as they took on the added challenge of kicking with their opposite foot. Well done Dylan Cashman on scoring twice with his opposite foot!!
JUNE 26th:
Match report for the U9's game between Ballymore and Moorefield.
Ballymore hosted Moorefield for their first game in phase 2 of the U9 Southboard league. Moorefield started strong and put a lot of pressure on Ballymore for the first quarter, nonetheless, the teams were level at the start of the second quarter.
This skillful Moorefield team went through the gears and took the lead over the course of the next two quarters with fine teamwork and well taken scores. Ballymore felt they still had a chance and came out for the last quarter giving it everything. They managed to convert a number of really good chances and eventually share the spoils with Moorefield at the final whistle.
JUNE 18TH:
Match report for the U9's game between Rheban and Ballymore:
Rheban welcomed the Ballymore u9's for the final game of phase 1 of the Southboard league. The first quarter saw Ballymore's midfield take control of proceedings despite some good defensive work from Rheban. The Rheban team came out strong in the second quarter and had Ballymore on the back foot for long periods.
The second half was an even affair as both sides traded scores. With both teams starting to tire after a frenetic first half there were plenty of opportunities in the second half which made for a very entertaining end to the game.
Match report for the U9's game between Rheban and Ballymore:
Rheban welcomed the Ballymore u9's for the final game of phase 1 of the Southboard league. The first quarter saw Ballymore's midfield take control of proceedings despite some good defensive work from Rheban. The Rheban team came out strong in the second quarter and had Ballymore on the back foot for long periods.
The second half was an even affair as both sides traded scores. With both teams starting to tire after a frenetic first half there were plenty of opportunities in the second half which made for a very entertaining end to the game.
JUNE 12th:
Match report for the U9's game between Ballymore and Athgarvan 11/06/2019.
The Athgarvan U9's traveled to Ballymore for this Southboard league encounter. The visitors got off to a great start and went in ahead after the first quarter with Ballymore sending a couple of good opportunities wide. The hosts had the better of the next quarter though chipping away at the Athgarvan lead.
Ballymore had the wind with them for the second half and used it to great effect, dominating the third quarter with some fantastic scores. Not to be outdone Athgarvan got back into the game in the last quarter with some fine shooting of their own.
May 31st:
Match report for Round 4 u9 games played on 28th May.
Rathangan's u9 teams were in action this evening. The green team were at home to Kilcullen and the white team were away to Ballyteague.
The green team started very brightly and had some excellent early scores. Kilcullen came storming back themselves and had some good scores of their own. The second half continued in the same pattern, end to end stuff. Both teams were evenly matched and were a credit to both clubs/coaches and parents. Many thanks to Kilcullen for travelling over and also to go games referee Rian Teahan who did a fantastic job.
The White team travelled to Ballyteague and again there were excellent performances from all players against a strong Ballyteague team.
Well done to all players/coaches and many thanks to the parents who provided the photos and support.
Match report for Round 4 u9 games played on 28th May.
Rathangan's u9 teams were in action this evening. The green team were at home to Kilcullen and the white team were away to Ballyteague.
The green team started very brightly and had some excellent early scores. Kilcullen came storming back themselves and had some good scores of their own. The second half continued in the same pattern, end to end stuff. Both teams were evenly matched and were a credit to both clubs/coaches and parents. Many thanks to Kilcullen for travelling over and also to go games referee Rian Teahan who did a fantastic job.
The White team travelled to Ballyteague and again there were excellent performances from all players against a strong Ballyteague team.
Well done to all players/coaches and many thanks to the parents who provided the photos and support.
MAY 22 :
Ballymore V Moorefield.
Match report for this evenings U9's group 4 game between Ballymore and Moorefield below:
Ballymore hosted the Moorefield team for their U9's Southboard league fixture. Ballymore made a strong start with the midfield fielding the kick outs very well. Moorefield soon got into the pace of the game and started applying pressure on the Ballymore defence for the remainder of the first quarter. Ballymore were dominant for the second quarter of the game and went in ahead at half time.
The Moorefield team came out for the second half with all guns blazing and started to pick off some decent scores. Ballymore managed to get back into the game for the last quarter and after a very even game both teams were cheered off the pitch.
Ballymore V Moorefield.
Match report for this evenings U9's group 4 game between Ballymore and Moorefield below:
Ballymore hosted the Moorefield team for their U9's Southboard league fixture. Ballymore made a strong start with the midfield fielding the kick outs very well. Moorefield soon got into the pace of the game and started applying pressure on the Ballymore defence for the remainder of the first quarter. Ballymore were dominant for the second quarter of the game and went in ahead at half time.
The Moorefield team came out for the second half with all guns blazing and started to pick off some decent scores. Ballymore managed to get back into the game for the last quarter and after a very even game both teams were cheered off the pitch.
23 APRIL :
Rathangan GAA
Our Rathangan u9 teams were both in action tonight.
Our green team hosted Moorefield in what was a very entertaining free flowing game. Our lads displayed great skill and worked really hard against a strong Moorefield team. Well done to both teams for putting on a fantastic display.
Our White Team traveled to St Laurences.
The lads started very strongly and kicked some fantastic scores. Team play was very evident from the boys and the skills on display were excellent from both teams. The lads withstood strong pressure from St Laurences in the final period.
Well done to all players and coaches and so to the parents for supporting our teams. Thanks again to go game referee Josh Smullen another great job.
Rathangan GAA
Our Rathangan u9 teams were both in action tonight.
Our green team hosted Moorefield in what was a very entertaining free flowing game. Our lads displayed great skill and worked really hard against a strong Moorefield team. Well done to both teams for putting on a fantastic display.
Our White Team traveled to St Laurences.
The lads started very strongly and kicked some fantastic scores. Team play was very evident from the boys and the skills on display were excellent from both teams. The lads withstood strong pressure from St Laurences in the final period.
Well done to all players and coaches and so to the parents for supporting our teams. Thanks again to go game referee Josh Smullen another great job.
9/4/19 Ellistown u9's versus Ballymore U9's - Group 4 Round 1
On a chilly Tuesday evening, the Ballymore U9’s made the journey to Ellistown for their first game of the new season. Ellistown started strong, but Ballymore soon found their rhythm and the first half finished with both teams trading scores. The second half started in similar fashion with Ellistown taking early control but Ballymore finishing strong.
The children showcased a full range of their skills, including their ability to adapt and play in multiple positions. Ballymore would like to thank Ellistown for their hospitality and the Mum’s and Dad’s for their support.
On a chilly Tuesday evening, the Ballymore U9’s made the journey to Ellistown for their first game of the new season. Ellistown started strong, but Ballymore soon found their rhythm and the first half finished with both teams trading scores. The second half started in similar fashion with Ellistown taking early control but Ballymore finishing strong.
The children showcased a full range of their skills, including their ability to adapt and play in multiple positions. Ballymore would like to thank Ellistown for their hospitality and the Mum’s and Dad’s for their support.
09 April, Throw in 6.45pm
U9s Group 5, Round 1; Robertstown V Moorefield (5) Report:
Played 09 April, Throw in 6.45pm
Referee; Daniel Lynam, Carragh
Match format: 8 v 8 with Moorefield having 8 players available.
Go Games rules applied and played over 4 x 10 min quarters.
Robertstown had 4 subs with constant rolling changes and all players getting game time. Positions were rotated every quarter.
Match was played in a good spirit with plenty of positive encouragement.
Robertstown had the edge physically but Moorefield battled to the end and in the final quarter the Moorefield keeper made a number of fine saves.
U9s Group 5, Round 1; Robertstown V Moorefield (5) Report:
Played 09 April, Throw in 6.45pm
Referee; Daniel Lynam, Carragh
Match format: 8 v 8 with Moorefield having 8 players available.
Go Games rules applied and played over 4 x 10 min quarters.
Robertstown had 4 subs with constant rolling changes and all players getting game time. Positions were rotated every quarter.
Match was played in a good spirit with plenty of positive encouragement.
Robertstown had the edge physically but Moorefield battled to the end and in the final quarter the Moorefield keeper made a number of fine saves.
