Match Report for U12s Camogie O'Dwyers vs. Thomas Davis 10/4/10 (10 aside)

The match started and from the beginning it was very competitive, with both teams showing a passion for the game.  Within the first 5 minutes of the game the O'Dwyers defence had a lot of action and calling on the keeper on more than one occasion.

At one point O'Dwyers were a player down as one of the defenders was on the sideline getting treatment for an injury to her knee and as soon as there was a break in the game she was back on helping her team mates in her central defensive role.

The O'Dwyers defence fought hard and started to put some pressure on Thomas Davis and our midfield and forwards narrowly missed a goal on at least two occasions in the First Half.

The Second Half seen a change in player?s positions for Thomas Davis Team.  This put even further pressure on our defence who had a lot to deal with in the first half.  10 minutes into the Second half and Thomas Davis managed to get a goal past our defence and score. O'Dwyers fought back hard and nearly scored a goal of their own. 

Thomas Davis were now putting a lot of players behind the ball and were pushing for a second goal and with a well stroke passed to their forward line managed to score for the second time.  It was now 2 goals to Thomas Davis. Thomas Davis got two 45s and they managed to convert both to points over the bar and eventually managed to score a third goal.  Final score was O'Dwyers 0 goal 0 points to 3 goals 2 points to Thomas Davis.

The O'Dwyers team fought hard and right to the end they never gave up and it was a great team effort and it must be noted that this team has made great improvements over the last 6-8 weeks

We the coaches would like to thank all of the girls for the commitment to the team and to the great team spirit the have.

Form all the coaching staff.
Noel Magee, Paul Finn and Sinead Reynolds.

Gormanston College indoor hurling Competition 2010.

 O’Dwyers under 7’s come out Victorious

Gormanston College sports centre was the scene of joy and celebrations on Sunday 28^th February 2010 as the young hurlers (Under 7’s) of O’Dwyers GAA Club won the Gormanston indoors hurling competition.  The competition is run on a league basis over a six-week period.

The first day out a group of 18 young enthusiastic players gather and set out on a memorable journey. First up was a daunting task against our closest neighbours Skerries Harps. Young Ciaran Morrissey rose to the task and played his heart out directing operations from midfield. Ably assisted by outstanding defenders Ciara Nixon and Megan Davis. Dylan Doherty was seldom called upon in the goals but when the need arose he show he was up to the task. The forward players of Cathal O’Rourke, John Clark and Adam Heron really tested the opposition and sealed victory with a score line of 4 goals to nil. O’Dwyers were up and moving in the right direction.

Next up were Raheny this proved a difficult task. Star of this match without doubt was the Raheny goalkeeper.  A team spirit was starting to form in this group of young O’Dwyers players and M.J. McMahon, Sophie Darcy and Ryan Halpin came into their own and lead the way.  O’Dwyers’ defence was solid with Oisin Tuckey really showing his skills helping out his team mates Ciara Nixon and Megan Davis. This match ended two goals apiece. Two points dropped rather than a one point gained.

Tougher tests were to follow; next match was against table toppers Na Dubh Ghall. The young O’Dwyers players matched the opposition for pace, skills and commitment.  O’Dwyers found themselves a goal down half way through the match. After some magnificent play  O’Dwyers were right back in the match with a brilliant goal from sharpshooter Cathal O’Rourke. This match was there for the taking and management introduced Daniel Carr, Rob Timmins, Ellie Clark and Alex Finnegan who all played up to the mark. Ciaran Morrissey struck what was the winning goal with about five minutes remaining. Was this going to be O’Dwyers’ year?

On a high from a magnificent result and now on top of the league table O’Dwyers went down 3 goals to one in their next match to a more determined Ratoath team. A good performance from O’Dwyers but they just could not get into this match and take victory

Smarting from defeat O’Dwyers went in the next match against Erin Go Bragh needing a win to get back into contention. This turned out to be the match of the tournament.  Erin Go Bragh went two goals up but O’Dwyers fought back. An outstanding performance from Alex Finnegan who took over goal keeping duties stabilised the defence. Two goals all, then three goals to two down and time running out. Three goals each.  Cian Smyth, Christan McMahon and Barry Ryan were introduced to the game. O’Dwyers dug deep and went for broke, winning 5 goals to 3.

Last round and joint top of the league, it all came down to the wire. After going a goal down in the early stages O’Dwyers took over with Ciaran Morrissey and M J Mc Mahon commanding midfield well supported by Adam Heron. Sophie Darcy, Ciara Nixon, Negan Davis, Oisin Tuckey  and Alex Finnegan were solid in defence. Management used their full panel rotating the forward lines. Great performances all round with O’Dwyers wining the match 5 goals to 1. When all match results were counted O’Dwyers were announced as the 2010 Winners!!!

Gormanston 2010 Under 7’s Champions –“O’Dwyers”

Team:  Ciaran Morrissey (Team Captain),  Ryan Halpin, Ciara Nixon, Megan Davis, John Clarke, Ellie Clarke, Alex Finnegan, M J McMahon, Rob Timmins, Daniel Carr, Oisin Tuckey, Sophie Darcy, Dylan Doherty, Cian Smyth, Christan McMahon, Cathal O’Rourke, Adam Heron, Barry Ryan.

O’Dwyers GAA Club wishes to complement and congratulate the competition organising committee, particularly Denis Forde for yet another successfully ran competition. 

Attachments:

Gormanston U7 Hurling Team

[Winning Team]

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