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CUCHULAINNS NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Match Reports:

* Cuchulainns vs St Anthony's (2008 McArdle Cup)

* Cuchulainns vs St Anthony's (2008 League Round 1)

* Cuchulainns vs Tir Connell Gaels (2008 McArdle Cup)

* Cuchulainns vs Garyowen (2008 McArdle Cup)

* Cuchulainns vs Round Towers (2008 McArdle Cup)

McArdle Cup - Wed 19th June

Cuchulainns 5.10 St. Anthony's 1.02

For the first time in almost a year we travelled to Greenford with a full squad to play the Anthony's on Wednesday night. As the score line suggest it was a very one sided game in which we had a greater level of fitness and skill than our opponents. We played the first half with a very strong breeze at our back and needed a good start with the advantage we had.

Despite missing three goal chances in the first ten minutes the forwards settled down and started to pick off the scores that was needed. Among the scorers were Chris Eastwood, John Byrne and Fiachra McLoughlin. By the end of the half we had a comfortable lead-2.06 to 1.01 but with the wind against us in the second there was still work to be done.

The second half saw a fine defensive display and our superior fitness showed as we were able to hit the opponents on the counter and picked off further gaols from Chris Eastwood and Fiachra along with points for James Stones, Brian Glackin and Eddie McGuigan. Overall this was a good performace and added to the friendly win over Robert Emmetts things are looking healthy for the championship.

Team and Scorers: Mayo Brian, Cathal Murtagh, Steven Jordan, Joe Shiels, Kieran Wyne, Padraig Harrington, Ollie Neary, Fiachra Mc Loughlin (1.01), Daire Gilmore, Jack Cott (0.01), James Stones (0.02), John Byrne (2.00), Eddie McGuigan (0.01), Brian Glackin (0.01) and Chris Eastwood (2.06) Subs: Mike Harrington, Ronan Breen and Gerry Commane. Man of the Match: Chris Eastwood (scorer of 2.06)

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Football League Round 1 - 01/06/08

Cuchulainns 1.09 v. St. Anthonys 1.04

We finally began our league campaign with a game against St. Anthony's in Greenford on Sunday. Despite starting with 5 regulars missing we dug deep to gain a valuable win. The first half was close throughout and after 15mins St. Anthony's scored from the penalty spot with what looked like a very dubious decision by an otherwise very good referee.

This gave them a 1.02 to 0.01 lead but within five minutes the game was level after an Eddie McGuigan point and a good goal from Pauric Biggane. We then scored points from Brain Glackin and Kieran Wyne to go in leading by two at the break.

The second half was one-way traffic after the sending off of the St. Anthony's full back and only way ward shooting kept the scorleine down- we must have hit at least 10 poor second half wides. Points in the second half came from James Stones, Chris Eastwood, John Byrne and Ollie Neary.

Overall this was a very good performance as we were missing five regulars including our two first choice mid-fielders.

Team and Scorers: Eddie N, Gerry C, Ken C, Mike H, Joe S, Padraig H, Ollie N, Brian G, Eddie Mc, Pauric B, John B, Kieran W, David O, James S and Kevin G. Subs- Ralph B for Padraig H and Cripy E for David O. Man of the Match- Kieran Wyne- great display from half-forward!

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Sunday 18th May - McArdle Cup Round 3

Cuchulainns 4.05 Tir Connell Gaels 2.11

We played our third game of the season in Greenford against Tir Connell Gaels English born players. The game was played in near ideal conditions. We fielded a fairly strong team but were hit once again with a few late withdrawals so had to make several changes just before throw in. On the positive side we had a debut from Ken Canney at half back.

The first half saw us go behind and that was how the half finished with the Gaels six up at half time. Fortunately a couple of goals from Jack Cott and Padraig Harrington kept us in touch.

The second half was a different affair and when we got the upper hand around the middle we started to pile on the pressure and eventually drew level thanks to goals from Padraig H again and David O'Sullivan. The game ended in a draw, which is probably a fair result given the effort that both teams put in.

Team and Scorers Eddie N, Gerry C, John M, Ronan G, Joe S, Ken C, Ollie N (0.01), Jack C (1.03), Daire G, Ralph B, Eddie Mc, John B(0.01), Pauric B, Padraig H (2.00), David O'Sullivan (1.00). Man of the Match- Jack Cott!

(Match Report by Chief Sports Waffler, Eddie McGuigan)

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Saturday 19th April- McArdle Cup Round 2

Cuchulainns 0.10 v. Garyowen 3.10

The second game of the season ended with another defeat. Despite the score line we once again should have got more from this game as we played some nice open football in patches but basic mistakes cost us dearly.

The first half started well with a couple of Jack Cott points but once again we were hit by a sucker punch with Garyowen scoring a simple goal just before the whistle which meant we went in at half time a point behind- 1.02 to 0.04.

The second half was similar to the first as we had a lot of possession and had scores from Leonard Jones and John Byrne but once again we conceded two very poor goals while missing two great chances of our own- only Leonard knows how his chance didn't nestle in the onion bag!

Despite this defeat there were many positives to take from a game in which we were missing several regulars again and in the coming weeks the squad will get better and results should improve. This result means it will be difficult for us to progress in the McArdle cup but these are still very useful games before we begin our Division 3 league campaign.

Team and Scorers: Billy Hanna, Gerry Commane, Stephen Jordan, Mike Harrington, Ralph Brogan, Ollie Neary, Arthur Daly, Eddie McGuigan, Fiachra McLoughlin (0.01), John Byrne (0.03), Leonard Jones (0.02), Jack Cott (0.04), Padraig Biggane, Tomas Mannion, Brian Glackin. Sub: Kieran Wynne for Tomas. Man of the Match: Mike Harrington- sound performance in corner back!

(Match Report by Chief Sports Waffler, Eddie McGuigan)

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Sun 13th April- McArdle Cup Round 1

Cuchulainns 0.06 v Round Towers 0.10

The season got under way in less than ideal conditions on Sunday in Mitcham. Though we were meant to play Clann na Gael we ended up playing the towers after Clann na Gael couldn't field- which doesn't bode well for the rest of the season for them.

It was a game in which we had a lot of new faces playing and six or seven regulars missing and the performance reflected that. In the end we should have and could have won this game but due to for some erratic finishing (the author of this report being the biggest culprit!) we never got close enough to our opponents.

At the end of the first have we found ourselves five points behind but with the breeze in the second half we were confident of overturning the deficit. The second half seen a much improved performance and the deficit was reduced to three pints after about 20mins but we then kicked some poor wides which ultimately cost us the game. There were good debuts for Stephen Jordan at full back and Joe Shiels in the half forward line.

Team and scorers: Eddie Naughton, Gerry Mc Clinton, Stephen Jordan, Mike Harrington, Paul Cahill, Padraig Harrington, Ralph Brogan, Fiachra Mc Loughlin (0.01), Daire Gilmore (0.01), Joe Shiels, Leonard Jones(0.01), Ollie Neary (0.01), Eddie Mc Guigan (0.01), Tomas Mannion, John Byrne (0.01)

(Match Report by Chief Sports Waffler, Eddie McGuigan)

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