St Gabriels Ladies Football Club

ST GABRIELS U16'S BRING HOME THE SILVERWARE IN STYLE

St Gabriels u16's girls played St Brendans in Caltra pitch on sunday 20th of November at 1p.m in the
u16 championship final. St Gabriels girls had played Barna under lights in Kilconnell on the 22nd of
September in the semi-final and had been training for the final since that date. In the first half St
Gabriels had a lot of possession but try as they might could not convert the scores and with the backs
standing firm from pressure from St Brendans and our goalie Allie Glennon making the save of the
day. Marie Brehony opened the account for St Gabriels.   The half time score being St Brendans 4pts
to St Gabriels 3pts with Sarah Daly scoring two great points in the first half and was unlucky to have a
goal disallowed on her. In the second half St Gabriels came out fighting and within five seconds of
the throw in they had a point scored by Lucy Mcloughlin. St Gabriels owned the second half and with
fantastic performances from Ciara Lohan captain, Lucy Mcloughlin, Clare Kelly,  Marie Brehoney,
Micheala Dunne, Sarah Daly, Shauna Kelly and Maureen Dolan. St Gabriels won on a scoreline of
St Gabriels 4g 17pts to St Brendans 6pts. A fantastic display of football with the team working together
and playing for one another.  Well-done girls on a great team performance. Well done to Robbie Keane
on a job as manager for his commitment and hard work with this team all year. Also well done to Gerry
Mannion, Edel Dolphin and Brid Donnellan, mentors.  Ciara Lohan accepted the cup on behalf of St
Gabriels girls and commiserated with St Brendans. St Gabriels girls had refreshments in Haydons hotel
and were welcomed back to bonfires blazing in Kilconnell to Aughrim and on to Cappatagle. Thanks to
everyone that came out and lit a fire.
Scoring for St Gabriels 
M. Brehony 3pts, C. Lohan 1pt, L. McLoughlin 1g 3pts,  S. Daly 3pts, E. Reddan 1g, C. Kelly 1g 6pts,
R. Jordan 1g.
St Gabriels team list Allie Glennon, Shauna, Kelly, Eva McCarthy, Bebhinn Keane, Niamh Dolphin,
Michaela Dunne, Maureen Dolan, Ciara Lohan (Captain), Marie Brehony, Niamh Daly, Lucy McLoughlin,
Clare Kelly, Sarah Daly, Ruth Jordan, Yvonne Reddan, Jennifer Kelly, Amy Devery, Niamh Donnellan,
Grainne McNally, Lia Murray, Grace O. Meara, Orla Dwyer, Laura Creaven, Margaret Kenny,

U16 LADIES REACH FINAL IN STYLE 

St Gabriels u16's girls reached an u16 championship semi-final on thursday 22nd of september as Glinsk
didn't field so Gabriels girls got the game. St Gabriels girls played Barna in Kilconnell pitch under lights.
St Gabriels girls gave a great display of football and gave a great team performance. Some of the stars
for St Gabriels on the night were Ciara Lohan, Evyonne Reddan, Sarah Daly, Clare Kelly, Ruth Jordan,
Marie Brehony and Laura Creaven. Thanks to Barna for a sporting game of football. St Gabriels won the
game convincingly. Great credit to manager and trainer Robbie Keane who has worked hard all year with
this team. 

U14's STORM INTO CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
St Gabriels u14's won a place in the under 14 championship final when they travelled to carraroe for the
second time this year on saturday 1st of october. They played carraroe in the league game earlier in the
year and were defeated. St Gabriels girls were playing the championship semi-final and a place in the
final was up for grabs this time. Under the leadership of robbie keane and gerry mannion St Gabriels
ladies got of to a slow start with carraroe scoring two points in the opening minutes. Gabriels had a lot
of possession but could not convert the scores. Niamh Donnellan opened St Gabriels account by scoring
the first point followed by lucy mcloughlin scoring 2 goals and 1 point, carraroe fought back and scored
1g and 3 points with the half time score being st gabriels 2g 2pts to carraroe 1g 5pts.  With a few injuries
and feeling the worse for the journey st gabriels ladies were under the weather at half time but came
out fighting and with both teams giving their best it made for a very exciting second half. Lucy McLoughlin
was outstanding and put the ball in the back of the net three times. Leah Treacy also had a goal disallowed.
Megan Monaghan having a great game scored a goal and Niamh Daly, Niamh Donnellan and Michaela Dunne
all contributed to the score board. The team played as reported by their coach Robbie Keane as one of the
best games of football he ever saw them play to-date. They were fantastic and fought so hard to win from
Goalie to the last sub. They won on a scoreline of St Gabriels 5g 8pts to Carraroe 2g 9pts.  

ST GABRIELS U10 LADIES BLITZ MATCH REPORTS  

Well done girls you have got yourselfs in a blitz competition in tuam on saturday 1st of october more
details later.
 
ST GABRIELS LADIES MATCH SUMMARIES
St Gabriels u12 girls travelled to salthill to play salthill in the second leg of the championship
but were unlucky not to win. A great game of football with a great team effort losing out by
only 4 points. Next up corofin at home.

St Gabriels u14 girls travelled to Monivea on saturday 10th of september to play the first round
of the championship and defeated monivea by 10g & 8pts to no score. A great display from 1 to
18 and well done to all the u12s who came after being in salthill late the previous night . Well
done to all concerned.  
 

St gabriels under 10 ladies played cortoon of tuam in a great game of football in aughrim on Thursday
25th of  august. St Gabriels competed well but a better cortoon team beat them by 1 goal. Well done
girls a great game and some great goals by ellen bleahene and a great team performance. St Gabriels
under 10 girls travelled to clonberne to play kilkerrin clonberne in their u10 match in this group on
Saturday 27th of august and were beaten by a very strong kilkerrin/clonberen team.  Well done girls. 

St Gabriels U10 ladies met Mountbellew/Moylough in aughrim pitch on thursday 19th of august at 7p.m.
St Gabriels started the better team and with great passage of play from the backs to centre midfield to
forwards they gave a great display of football for their age group and Ellen Bleahene found the goal
from the first minute of the game and St Gabriels were 4g 2pt to Mountbellews 1g at half time. With
our goalie Andre Coen having a great game and Leona Larkin on her game they kept the ball played
out to midfield with Ashling Donnellan and Rachael Larkin having star performances also. Rosa and
Ellen Bleahene were also outstanding. In the second half St Gabriels came under attack from
Mountbellew/Moylough but with great goals from Saoirse Golderick, Amy Brogan and Ellen Bleahene
St Gabriels had a comfortable lead.  Well done to Katlin and Katie Malone and Aisling Dolan and Clohe
Coen who passed the ball fantastically to the older girls on the team which lead to some great scores.
Well done girls.
The game finished on a scoreline of St Gabriels 10g 2pts to Mountbellew/Moylough 5g. 
Well done to Grainne Kenny and Caroline Walsh on another great win.

The u10 ladies first league match ended in a great win with St Gabriels u10 ladies travelling to Ballygar
on thursday 14th of july to play ballygar u10's. Ballygar started the stronger team with our backs coming
under constant pressure during the first half. Leona Larkin, Rosa and Rachael Blehene all had great
games keeping the goal covered with Andre Coen our goalie keeping a clean sheet in her first match
of the year. Aisling Donnellan scored the only point for gabriels in the first half. The half time score was
st gabriels 1pt to Ballygar 4pts. With half our team under 8 years of age the girls gave a great display in
the second half and fought for every ball. St Gabriels scored two great points, one by leona larkin and
one by amy kelly. Ballygar fought back with great determination and scored some great points from play.
The game ebbed and flowed with nothing between the teams but with two great goals from ellen bleahene
who is just back from an illnes st gabriels edged ahead and won on a scoreline of st gabriels 3g 3pts to st
brendans 8pts. Congratulations girls on your first game of the season. Well done to your managers
g. kenny, & c. walsh on your first win. Scoring for st gabriels - a. donnellan 1pt, e. bleahene 2g,  
a kelly 1g 1pt, l. larkin 1pt. The Team was A. Coen, Katie. Malone, Katlyn. Malone, A. Brogan, C. Coen,
H.Costello, E.Malone, R. Bleahene, E.Bleahene, S. Geraghty, L. Larkin, R. Larkin, A. Donnellan &
A. Kelly. Well Done to all

U14's POWERPLAY IN MOUNTBELLEW
St Gabriels U14’s travelled to Mountbellew on Saturday evening
to play their B shield final against claregalway. A tough hard fought
game with our backs coming under fierce pressure in the first half
but they stood firm against claregalway with them 1pt up at half time
st gabriels 5pts claregalway 1g 3pts. St Gabriels girls had a great
second half and with great goals from Lucy McLoughlin, Michelle
Geraghty and Niamh Daly and points from a host of players they
went up 10 points at one stage in the second half. Claregalway fought
back and brought them back to 7 points. St Gabriels won on a scoreline
of st gabriels 3g 13pts to claregalways 3g 6pts. Maura Burke presented
the plaque to Michaela Dunne captain and congratulated both teams.
Well done girls on a fantastic result and display of football from our
goalie to no 17 with outstanding performances from Lucy McLoughlin,
Michaela Dunne, Allie Glennon, Niamh Daly. Well done to Robbie Keane
who trained these girls all year round indoors and outdoors and to
Manager Brid Donnellan and Gerry Mannion for their commitment during
the year. Thanks to Brodericks bar who provided refreshments after the match and to all who lit fires on
their tour of the parish. It was a very enjoyable evening. Scoring for st gabriels N. Donnellan 2pts,
L. McLoughlin 1g 1pt, M. Geraghty 1g, N. Daly 1g 8pts, A. Glennon 1pt. M. Dunne 1pt. Team was
Grace O.Meara, Shauna. Kelly, Jennifer Kelly, Eva McCarthy, Grainne McNally, Orla Dwyer, Maureen Dolan,
Lucy McLoughlin, Michaela Dunne, Niamh Donnellan, Megan Monaghan, Allie Glennon. Michelle Geraghty,
Niamh Daly, Michelle Leonard, Amy Treacy, Leah Treacy, Niamh Kenny, Laoise Keane, Aisling Donnellan,
Orla Martin, Ellen McLoughlin, Hilary Bleahene,

U12's GIVE FIRST HALF MASTERCLASS TO WIN
Declan Lennons U12's travelled to monivea on monday last
to play annaghdown in the B league title. St Gabriels got of
to a stormer of a start playing great football with a scoreline
of 3g 4pts to 1pt at half time. Great goals from niamh daly and
two from emma reynolds and a point from hilary bleahene
which settled the team and they played great football. At the
start of the second half niamh daly got another goal with aisling
donnellan also getting a point and at that stage annaghdown
began a fight back and our backs did fantastic to weather the
storm while coming under great pressure and they came back
to within five points. Gabriels had a good finish with a lovely
point from amy kelly. Well done to this panel of players and to
declan lennon manager and john geraghty (trainer) and also
to gerry mannion the chairman and brid donnellan who worked
all year round with this team. Thank you also to the following shane martin, mary delia keane, martina martin,
maureen mannion, edel dolphin and larry lohan for their help with the team. Amid great scenes of jubilation
they recieved their trophy and bonfires welcomed them back to the st gabriels home ground. A great team
performance with everyone playing together and for one another, the Annaghdown manager commented that
we had performed with better teamwork and gelled as a team from the throw in. Well done girls on a truly
inspiring game from the word go. You are a credit to yourselves and your families. Thanks to referee seamus
lawlor and to the annaghdown team and mentors for such a sporting game. Thanks to valerie in the auld
shillelagh in aughrim for the lovely meal she had for them. St Gabriels team was ciara lennon, avril lohan,
laoise keane, orla martin, eva sinclair, jennifer kelly, leah treacy, naimh daly, emma reynolds, aisling donnellan,
hillary bleahene, amy treacy, ellen mcloughlin, amy kelly, niamh kenny, leona larkin,  ciara dunne, donna martin,
rebecca lohan, ellen and rossa bleahene, amy finn, shauna geraghty & katlin malone. Scoring for st gabriels
n. daly 2g 4pts, e.reynolds 2g, h. bleahene 1pt, a donnellan 1pt , a kelly 1pt.

St Gabriels U12 ladies defeated
Moycullen in the league semi-final
after extra time in aughrim pitch on 
Sunday last . In very wet conditions
with a strong breeze blowing St
Gabriels scored 4pts to Moycullens
1g and 3 pts in the first half.  With
Moycullen playing some great football
the Ladies knew they would have to
work to get a result. With Niamh Daly
scoring three points and Aisling
Donnellan scoring 1 point St Gabriels
were two points down at half time. In
the second half it was Moycullen who
upped their game from the throw in and
went ahead by 4 points after scoring a
goal. St Gabriels fought back and with
a terrific goal by Niamh Daly St Gabriels
fought back with their defence coming
under fierce pressure. They all gave a
great team effort with notable
performances from Jennifer Kelly, Hillary Bleahene, Niamh Daly, Emma Reynolds and Amy Treacy and levelled
the match to bring the match to extra time despite the deteriorating weather and pitch conditions. In the extra
time Moycullen scored two points in the first half and in the second half St Gabriels responded and scored two
points with both sides having more chances but not converting scores to go ahead. Just when it seemed that
the deadlock would not be broken St Gabriels were awarded a free after Niamh Daly fell under a heavy challenge
and after a delay she picked herself up after treatment and duly scored a point and St Gabriels went on to win by
1 point. After a terrific game of football in very wet conditions and after extra time St Gabriels won on a scoreline
of Moycullen 2g & 5pts to St Gabriels 1g & 9pts . A great team performance in dreadful conditions. Well done to
Declan Lennon and John Geraghty on their great work with this team once again. St Gabriels ladies will now play
Annaghdown in the final next week at a neutral venue. Best of luck to everyone in the final and congratulations
in getting there.
St Gabriels Team - C. Lennon, A. Lohan, L. Keane, O. Martin, E.Sinclair, J.Kelly, L.Treacy, N. Daly, E.Reynolds,
A. Donnellan, H. Bleahene, A. Treacy, A. Kelly, E. McLoughlin, N.Kenny, L. Larkin, C. Dunne. Subs - D. Martin,
A. Finn, R. Lohan, E and R. Bleahene, S. Geraghty, A. Murphy. 
Many Thanks must also go to Valerie Seale of The Auld Shillelagh in Aughrim who presented crested togs
and socks to the u12 St Gabriels ladies before the semi-final. It is very much appreciated.

LADIES DEFENCE STARS OF THE SHOW 

St  Gabriels U12 girls played Craughwell in Craughwell on Friday 3rd of june. On a very hot sunny evening
St Gabriels started the better team and went 1g and 1pt up to no score with a great goal from Niamh Daly,
a point from Aisling Donnellan and two more points from Niamh Daly who was in scoring form.  St Gabriels
came under great pressure in the first half from a very strong craughwell team . With a lovely point from
our Captain Hillary Bleahene great credit must go to our ever reliable backs Jennifer Kelly, Laoise Kenny,
Avril Lohan, Orla Martin & Eva Sinclair who held the fort fantastically well with assurred performances from
each an every one. At half time St Gabriels were 1g & 4pts to 5pts.  With the breeze against us St Gabriels
girls gave a class performance in the second half and scored another 2 goals and 2 points.  With great
passing and team effort from the Goalie who had a great game to our number 15 with no sub available on
the evening St Gabriels girls pulled away and won comfortably in the last ten minutes. Star Performances
from Laoise Keane and Niamh Daly. Amy Kelly scored 1g and 1pt  in the second half and had a great game
as had Aisling Donnellan and Donna Martin with great passes and Amy, Leah Treacy and Emma Reynolds
worked tiredlessly during the game. Niamh scored a lovely goal that put the game out of reach of Craughwell.
Well done Manager Declan Lennon and Mentor John Geraghty on the great work you have done with this
team.  St Gabriels girls have booked a place in the league B semi-final.  Best of luck in the semi-final.
Scoring for St Gabriels N. Daly 1g 3pts. A.Donnellan 1pt,  A.Kelly 1G 1pt ,  H. Bleahene 1pt.  

ST GABRIELS JUNIORS MATCH V GLYNSK ENDS IN DRAW

The u12 girls played ballinasloe in aughrim pitch on tuesday evening 17th of may at 7 p.m. St Gabriels
started the better team and with Niamh Daly in scoring form she got the opening score and followed it
by 5 more points. Ellen McLoughlin and Emma Reynolds had great performances with Amy and Leah
Treacy. In the early part of the match Hilary Bleahene scored a great goal and this settled the team.
In the first half St Gabriels were 1g and 8pts at half time to no score. In the second half ballinasloe
applied great pressure and scored a goal and a point. St Gabriels backs Laoise Keane as always
reliable and Orla Martin and Avril Lohan and Ciara Lennon held the fort and did great work. In the
second half Shauna Geraghty and Amy Kelly our u10 ladies scored great goals and Niamh Daly and
Hilary added to their  tallies also scoring great goals.  Scoring for St Gabriels were Amy Kelly 1g,
Shauna Geraghty 1g,  A. Donnellan 1pt, Niamh Daly 1g  5 pts, H. Bleahene 2g. E.Mcloughlin 1pt.
Well done on a great team performance and to all the u10 and u12 subs for coming and taking part
in the game. Well done Declan Lennon and John Geraghty keep up the good work.

ONE SIDED WIN FOR U14's DESPITE CASUALTY LIST!!!

St Gabriels u14 girls had a great win in aughrim pitch against Grainne Mhaols who travelled from
clifden on friday 20th of may.
St Gabriels girls started the match in great form and Niamh Donnellan opened the account with a
great point. Grainne Mhaols were a strong tough physcial team but St Gabriels girls kept the pressure
on and were up by a good margin at half time. In the second half St Gabriels had a great start with a
great goal from Niamh Donnellan and Lucy Mcloughlin and great point from Grainne Mcnally. Grainne
Mhaols scored a goal and a point but well done to our backs Eva Mccarthy, Orla Dwyer, Maureen Dolan,
Shauna Kelly and our goalie Grace O'meara who kept the opposition to a very low score. Well done girls
the final score st gabriels 4g 14 pts to grainne mhaols 1g 1pt. thanks to Edel Dolphin for providing tea for
visiting mentors. Thanks to all the girls who came and played even though the disco was calling hope you
all enjoyed the night. Best wishes to Niamh Daly, Niamh Donnellan, Grainne Mcnally and Shauna Kelly who
were injured on the evening we wish them well.

LADIES JUNIOR B MATCH REPORT

St Gabriels Junior B team played Moycullen in the first league match on friday 6th of may in aughrim pitch.
The match had just started when one of the younger members of the moycullen team had a potentially bad
injury, the ambulance was called and john geraghty our first aid man attended her. Thankfully the news is
good and she is fine. Thanks to John Geraghty for his expertise on the evening. The match continued
after a half an hour and St Gabriels were the better team with Mairead Whyte scoring the first point for
St Gabriels. Then Antoinette Cormican who  gave an outstanding performance throughout the whole
match found the net and gave us a great start. Moycullen scored 1g 1pt in the first half to St Gabriels
1g 5pts with Antoinette scoring another point and Aoife Kelly a great point. In the second half Moycullen
upped their game and scored a goal and a point in quick sucession leaving the margin small as Aisling
Kelly got a goal and Antoinette scored another point. The final score was St Gabriels 2g 6pts to Moycullen
2g 2pts. Well done girls great result for first league game. Well done to Gerry Mitchell Manager and Gerry
Mannion.

LADIES U12's MATCH SUMMARY

St Gabriels Ladies football club had their third day in a row competition on Saturday 7th may. The u12
ladies travelled to Caltra to play their fourth league match. On a very windy day Caltra started the better
team and scored a goal in the first few minutes. St Gabriels played great football and Niamh Daly scored
a goal and with great points from Lucy McLoughlin, Amy Kelly and Niamh Daly st Gabriels were 1g & 3pts
to 1g at half time. St Gabriels had the wind with them in the second half and gave a great display of football.
Emma Reynolds scored two great goals Aisling Donnellan also scored a goal and Niamh Kenny and Niamh
Daly. Well done to the backs Laoise Keane, Orla Martin, Avril Lohan, Donna Martin and Eva Sinclair who
came under great pressure and well done to Ciara Lennon who made some great saves in goal.
Final Score St Gabriels 6g 6pts to Caltra 1g 1pt.

LADIES U10's & U14's MATCH SUMMARIES
St Gabriels under 10 team played caltra after the under 12 match. We had only 10 under 10's to their 15
players. St Gabriels girls had a great game and well done to them. Ellen Bleahene scored two great goals
well done Ellen. St Gabriels won the game. It was the first game for a lot of the u10 girls in St Gabriels
and they showed great determination and well done girls.

St Gabriels u14 team travelled to Carraroe on Sunday 8th of May. We arrived early and had a break in a
fun park beside the pitch. St Gabriels started the better team and were 3pt to their 2pts at half time. With
a gale force wind blowing St Gabriels had a great second half but could not score. Carraroe won the
game 2g & 7pts to St Gabriels 5pts.  Well done girls.  We had a treat in Galway city on the way home
and had great fun. Thanks to all the u12 girls who came along and played as they had a game in Caltra
on Saturday.

GREAT WIN FOR U14S FIRST MATCH
St Gabriels u14 ladies met monivea in their first league match in aughrim pitch on Thursday 5th of may. 
With a great crowd of supporters St Gabriels started the better team and Niamh Donnellan opened the
account for gabriels with 1pt which she followed by 1g and 4pts in the first half. Monivea came into the
match and scored 1pt. They put great pressure on St Gabriels backs but Goalie Grace O'Meara and
backs Orla Dwyer, Eva McCarthy and Shauna Kelly Reynolds did great work and kept them to the
minimum of 1g till half time. Niamh Daly, Michelle Leonard and Lucy McLoughlin scored some great
points also in the first half. Half time score St Gabriels 2g 7pts to Monivea 1g 2pts. The second half
started with Monivea scoring a goal and a point and playing great football. St Gabriels kept the tempo
up and with a great goal from Michaela Dunne and some great scores from Niamh Donnellan, Michelle
Geraghty and Niamh Daly St Gabriels won on a scoreline of St Gabriels 5g 11pts to 2g 3pts.  
Well done Girls. Great Performance from everyone. Well done to all the U12 players on this team they
were excellent. Scoring for St Gabriels:  M. Dunne 1g, M. Geraghty 1pt, N. Daly 1g 1pt,
L. McLoughlin 1pt, N. Donnellan 3g 7pts. M. Leonard 1pt

U16 LADIES RUN ST BRENDANS CLOSE

St Gabriels u16 ladies played a league match in kilconnell pitch on bank holiday Monday 2nd may.  
St Gabriels played St Brendans in a very entertaining game.  A lot of the U16 St Gabriels girls had
just finished the St Gabriels sponsored walk and were feeling a bit tired. The match kicked off at 5 30pm.
A great first half for St Gabriels ladies with the strong breeze to their back helped them get of to a flying
start with Ciara Lohan getting the first point of the day. Michelle Leonard scored a goal and a point then
with the help of Sarah Daly and Yvonne Reddan who worked very hard in the forwards. Ciara Lohan took
a free and it dropped into the net giving us a great start. Niamh Donnellan then scored a point but
St Brendans came into the match and put some scores on the board. The half time score was St Gabriels
2g and 3pts to St Brendans 1g and 2pts.  In the second half St Brendans played some great football and
had the breeze to their back. Yvonne Reddan scored a great goal but unfortunately St Gabriels couldn't
hold their lead. St Brendans had a good finish and won the match.
Final score St Gabriels 4g 3pts to St Brendans 4g 9pts.  
Well done to Robbie Keane for all his hard work with this team. It was a great team performance and
probably the best one for this group of players to date. Don't worry girls bring on the Championship.
Coming up in a few weeks time. Well done to our goalie Allie Glennon who made great saves under
pressure and the backs doing great work also. Well done girls.

GABRIELS U12 LADIES
St Gabriels  u12  ladies team travelled to corofin on thursday 28th of april.  Corofin B team could not
 field a team but played a game against St Gabriels girls with some of their A players on board . A great
workout for St Gabriels girls and some great performances especially playing against a good complement
of Corofins A Panel. Corofin won the match but St Gabriels girls came away happy when they heard they
had been awarded the points due to Corofins inability to field a full team for this match. Well done girls.

GOALIE CIARA THWARTS MOUNTBELLEW
St Gabriels u12 Ladies played
Mountbellew/Moylough in Aughrim
pitch on good Friday 22nd of april at
1 p.m.  In front of a large crowd on a
lovely fine day St Gabriels started the
better team and with a great point and
a fantastic goal from Amy Kelly and
Ellen Mcloughlin respectively, 
St Gabriels were doing well.
Mountbellew/ Moylough rallied and with
their taller backs were a point ahead of
us at half time.  St Gabriels 3g & 2pts  to Mountbellew/Moylough 3g & 3pts.
St Gabriels worked really hard in the
second half after an encouraging half time team talk by the u12's management and with great points
from Niamh Daly and Leah & Amy Treacy who were having great performances once again St Gabriels
began to impose their game on a tiring Mountbellew/Moylough back line. A strong finish beckoned for
Gabriels who got a great goal from Ciara Dunne which put St Gabriels ahead of mountbellew/moylough.
St Gabriels ended the game strongly despite a frantic finish at the close. Well done to our goalie Ciara
Lennon who had an inspired game especially in the second half and the backs with strong never say
die performances from Laoise Keane, Orla Martin, Jennifer Kelly Avril Lohan and Alisha Murphy who
came under great pressure in the second half and let mountbellew only score three points in the second
half. Very busy games from Aisling Donnellan and Niamh Kenny who played great football also.
Full time score St Gabriels 5g 6pts to Mountbellew /Moylough 3g 7pts.  
Well done girls great performance.

 
NIAMH'S HATRICK NOT ENOUGH IN GREAT GAME
U12's ST GABRIELS Ladies team played their first league match on Saturday 16th of April against Claregalway
in Aughrim pitch. A great crowd and a beautiful day in which St Gabriels started the better team with a great
point scored by Niamh Daly. Claregalway had lots of chances but couldn't put the scores on the board. For St
Gabriels Niamh Daly scored two great goals and Amy Treacy took a free and scored a lovely point and they
were 2g and 2pts up to 2pts at half time. In the second half and in a scorching heat St Gabriels girls from the
goalie, backs through to forwards played some great football and Niamh Daly scored another goal to complete
her  hat trick but Claregalway came well into the game and were the stronger team and beat us on a scoreline
of 5g 4pts to 3g 2pts. Well done to St Gabriels girls on your first outing and a terrific battling performance.  
Next match on Friday against mountbellew /moylough.

U16's LADIES MATCH SUMMARIES
St gabriels u16 team played monivea on Sunday 20th in Monivea.  A great game of football ensued but monivea
proved that bit stronger and were worthy winners. St Gabriels u16 team then travelled to Dunmore on Sunday 
27th of march.  On a  fine evening st gabriels were under pressure straight away from a very strong Dunmore
team.  In the second half st gabriels girls upped their game and had a much better performance. Star
Performances from St Gabriels were for Ciara Lohan, Micheala Dunne, Shauna Kelly, Sarah Daly and Michelle
Leonard and Bevan Keane and Niamh Dolphin.  Well done to our two goalies who did a great job Jennifer Kelly
and Allie Glennon. Best wishes to Siobhan Malone who took ill during the game. Thanks to all who looked after
her and we wish her well. Well done girls we may not have won any u16 match but we are competing and enjoying
it. Thanks to Robbie Keane the manager for his great work with this team. St Gabriels u16 girls play milltown
next weekend in Aughrim pitch.