Hurling Skills

Well done to Markus, Marc and Isabella who took part in the hurling skills competition in Rathbeg yesterday. 

Shrone NS vs Knocknaclarig NS.

Shrone leave no stone unturned but still come up short. 

They say in boxing that a good big boxer will beat a good small boxer, that saying proved true today at a sunny Castleisland Desmonds gaa pitch

A youthful Shrone girls team did not feature anyone from 6th class as of course there are no girls in 6th class this year, the bulk of of team, Eabhla Murphy, Jessica Doherty,  Roisin McAuliffe,  Danielle Buckley,  Isabella O Brien and Beatrice Leonard are all in 5th class, Grace O Sullivan and Laura Cronin represented 3rd class while Aoibhin Creedon from 2nd was the most junior on the team. Our girls faced stiff  competition from a rugged Knocknaclarig team comprising mostly of 6th class. Not only had they the advantage of an extra years growing on their side but also had the experience of winning the mixed two teacher competition earlier in the year; serious competition indeed.  

Shrone however brought every ounce of strength skill and energy they could muster to the game and Knocknaclarig soon realised that this would be no walkover. Tenacious defending from Danielle, Eabhla and Laura saw Knocknaclarig forced away from goals and kicka lot of wides while Jessica Doherty commanded the area in front of her goal, smothering opportunities and clearing her lines. This was a very competitive and entertaining match and neither side could force a score until the 5th minute when Knocknaclarig took the lead with a superb goal. They added a point from a dubious free  Danielle Buckley judged by the ref to have  picked the ball from the ground while on her knees, if RTE were present we would clearly see on a replay that wasn't the case. Shrone responded and the teams top scorer Grace O Sullivan opened the shrone account with a sensational goal. As bodies tired in the intense heat Roisin and Bella were introduced and firm defending from both prevented any other attempt on goal by Knocknaclarig.  The score at halftime 1- 3 knock, 1 goal to Shrone.

Determined not to go out without a fight Shrone went for broke in the second half throwing caution to the wind and giving everything to the attack. Unfortunately it was as this point that the height and physicality became a factor, the Shrone girls simply could not penetrate the solid Knocknaclarig defence and it was at that point  Knocknaclarig turned on the style, scoring two more goals and 3 points. Grace o Sullivan added a point  from from free and also a late goal which was in this reporters opinion the score of the day, cooly slotting the ball past two defenders and the  goalkeeper. Fresh legs in the shape Beatrice and Aoibhinn  were introduced and while they put pressure on the Knocknaclarig defence they were unable to get the scores Shrone needed.

Girls Football Skills Competition.

Well done to Roisin,Eabhla and Danielle……they took part in the Girls Football Skills Competition in Glenflesk earlier today.

Edel Lawlor

Shrone through to Credit Union semi final.

Shrone have qualified for the knockout stages of the Credit Union two teacher schools competition.  Shrone faced a hotly fancied Glenflesk in the opening  match of.the group. The last encounter between the sides saw a covid depleted Shrone side heavily beaten, the Shrone management and players were determined to prove that their full strength team could hold their own. And so it was, in challenging conditions Shrone lined out markus in goal, Danielle and Marc full back line , Thomas and cathal midfield and Grace and Eabhla in the forwards. From the throw in Shrone showed fierce determination and really made life difficult for Glenflesk forcing them into kicking the ball wide twice thanks to clever defending from Thomas and Danielle before they opened the scoring. Shrone responded with a point from a free by Marc Cremin  and took the lead thanks to the boot of Eabhla Murphy. Glenflesk were rattled and it took a superb effort from Roan Guerin to get a goal and settle Glenflesk nerves. Shrone will regret some misses in front of goal, while playing well and Thomas O Sullivan turning over Glenflesk in possession time and time again could not punish them on the scoreboard. Shrone added another point from a free and Markus denied Glenflesk a certain goal before halftime. 

The game finely balanced 2-2 Glenflesk 3 points to Shrone. 

In the second half Shrone bravely stayed in the game trading points but failing to get the goal they needed Marc agonisingly close on two occasions, hitting the crossbar and missing by inches from a fisted effort under under high ball. Cathal Cronin had a superb game at midfield and readers must be reminded that he is still only in 4th class yet played with the skill and strengtht of a 6th class player. Another goal from Glenflesk ended the match as a contest and Glenflesk finished 3-7 to 0-5 winners.

Shrone and Meentogues opted to play each other in a challenge match to keep bodies warm and sharpen their skills. Jessica Doherty in goals. Markus and Aoibhin backs, Roisin and Daniel Lenihan midfield,  Beatrice and Shay making up the full forward line. Meentogues proved to be a very strong side having won both matches in their group and gave Shrone a very stern test and experience.  Jessica performing two great saves in the second half while Daniel and Roisin saw a lot of action in midfield. Aoibhin proved that she is one to watch for the future and Markus showed he is capable.of playing outfield just as much goalkeeper.  Shay and Beatrice kept the Meentogues defence busy but failed to get the scores needed to win the match.

It was all or nothing for Shrone and Hollymount in the final game of the day. The winners would save their season and get at least one more day out in the Shrone jersey.  The team that started Jessica in goal, Isabella and Laura in the backs, Cathal and Thomas midfield and eanna and Danielle in the forwards.  Shrone had beaten Hollymount on their previous encounter but just like and Cork V Kerry match, previous form.would count for nothing. Hollymount took an early lead from from goal and it took Shrone a while to get to grips with their neighbours   Cathal scoring a nice point and Eanna Murphy hitting the backmof the net. It was all.shtone for a while until Hollymount pounced for 2 more goals and at halftime it was anyone's game, Hollymount 3 goals , shrone 3 goals and 4 points. Fresh legs were needed for the second half and the introduction of Grace Marc, Roisin, Aoibhin Markus and Shay was enough to finish the game strongly. Shrone will now face a strong Meentogues side in the semi final to be played on the 30th of May, let us hope for better weather!

Showtime!

Good luck to Daniel, Grace, Emma, Isabelle, Kaitlin, Aoibhinn, Grace O S, Laura and Eabhla who are taking part in the “Annie” tonight in Teach Isogain at 7pm. As they say in show business “Break a leg” 

Boys Skills Competition

Well done to Marc, Cathal and Thomas who took part in the Boys Skills Competition in Glenflesk today.