Garryowen FC Notes w.e 24^th Sept 2006

 

Last weekend was relatively quiet on the playing field with our seniors travelling to Temple Hill for a friendly against Cork Con. We again found ourselves 13 points down but we composed ourselves and ran out deserving 16-13 winners. Frank McKenna lined out at No 8 and it was his try, converted by Conor Kilroy, which paved the way for success. As with games like these early in the season, there was an element of shadow boxing but Paul Cunningham did have an opportunity to try out a number of options with the squad for the sterner AIL tests ahead. Conor Kilroy also kicked three penalties. On Saturday we welcome Youghal to Dooradoyle where the Munster Senior Cup gets under way at 2.30.

 

Our Junior team came back to earth with a bang when losing heavily away to Thomond in the Transfield Cup. There was no doubting the Northsiders domination up front but our boys are capable of a lot better than a 33-7 defeat. This Sunday they entertain Tralee in a friendly in Dooradoyle at 3.00. Thomond again provide the opposition when Gleeson the League gets under way at 1.00 in Dooradoyle this Saturday.  

Also on Saturday, the U20’s finally make their long awaited appearance when they play UL Bohs in the NM League at 4.15 in Dooradoyle. Traditionally strong clubs at this level, the games between these two teams always live up to expectations.

The under age continues to prosper with age groups from 6 to 18 catered for on Sunday mornings. The training sessions are at 10.00 for the boys and 11.00 for the teenagers. Our U14’s went down narrowly 15-13 to UL Bohs at Annacotty last Sunday. On Sunday the U18’s are away to UL Bohs at 11.30 while the U16’s welcome Galwegians to Dooradoyle at 12.00. Earlier at 11.30, the U13’s are at home to Bruff in the NM League.