Western Gaels

Western Gaels GAA update September 27th

Western Gaels
Western Gaels Lotto

Draw dated 24/09/16, Number Drawn: 04-11-14-19. No Jackpot Winner.
€20 Winners
· Lisa Flynn
· Grace Scott
· James Keogh
· Nicola O’Connor
· Kevin Higgins

Next Draw Venue: The Goal Post
Next Draw Date: 01/10/16
Next Jackpot: €3,900.

Men’s Football
U-12 Boys Team

The U-12 boys team travelled to Elphin to play Tulsk Lord Edwards in the Div 3 summer league final. The team played well through-out and managed to secure the win, final score Western Gaels 7-07, Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-08, this win completes the double and caps off a great year for the team who won the division 4 Spring league. The club who like to thank all the panel and management for their efforts during the year.

The Club would like to thanks Pat Lavin and Son Plant hire for sponsoring the training tops for the team and management for the final and also Ecoflex Surfacing Ltd who sponsored the meal after the game. The Club would also like to thank all the parents and supporters who travelled to cheer on the team during the year.

U-16 Boys Team

The club were back in Elphin on Sunday evening for the second final of the weekend, the Michael Cooney & Sons Ltd. Sponsored U-16 team played St. Michael’s in the division 4 championship final, The lads had the better of the possession in the opening quarter but didn’t convert all their possession into scores but 3 well taken goals ensured that the team had a 4 point lead at the break, 3-01 to 0-6. The second half started in a similar manner which Western Gaels registering the first few scores, St. Michaels then got a number of scores which brought them back into contention, St. Michaels had the upper hand during the third quarter and took the lead for the first time in the game, the lads dug deep and got back in front with a well taken goal, this gave them a 2 point lead going into the closing stages of the game, the team added a further 1-02 in the closing few minutes to secure the win. Final score Western Gaels 6-05, St. Michael’s 1-13
The Club would like thank the team and management for all their hard work during this year’s campaign.

The Club would also like to sincerely thank long term team sponsor Michael Cooney & Sons Ltd for their continued support and for sponsoring gear for the final. The Club would also like to thank Ecoflex Surfacing Ltd who sponsored the meal for the team after the game. The Club would also like to thank all the supports who travelled to support the team.

Senior Team

The Devine and Co Chartered Accountants sponsored Senior team face Padraig Pearses in the Senior championship semi final in Elphin at 2pm next Sunday. We wish the team and management the best of luck for the game and we would ask our supporters to travel in large numbers to support the team.

The club extends its sincere thanks to Martin Down of Finesse Medical for sponsoring a set of Jackets for the Senior and Junior squads. It is very much appreciated by all involved.

Western Gaels Merchandise

Full range of club merchandise now available from Cooney’s Tibohine or the clubhouse, including Western Gaels white Training jersey, Skinny pants, half zip tops, bags so its a perfect opportunity get yourself fully kitted out ahead of the Men’s senior SF next weekend.