Moyvane Notes – October 23rd 2017

Ballyduff introduced some fresh blood for the second half and went at Moyvane’s lead with all their might but they found it very hard to get through a resolute Moyvane defence. Aidan Swan was a strong presence at full back throughout, with able assistance from his corner backs Patrick O Connor and the flame haired Conor Sweeney who cleared danger on several occasions. Rian Quinn was re-located to centre back after an injury to Oisin Kennelly, after 15mins, and along with Luke Mansfield and Tadhg O’ Connor made up a formidable half back line. After soaking up this early pressure from Ballyduff, Moyvane struck for two goals in the 8th/9th minutes of the second half, the first from the tricky Jamie Moloney and the second from the industrious Cormac O’Connor, to effectively end the game as a contest. Ballyduff, to their credit, didn’t give up and driven on by Kieran O Carroll in particular they added three points to their tally one being an excellent score under pressure from the aforementioned Kieran O’ Carroll. Moyvane scored 4 points in the second half-Danny Lyons(f), captain Jack O’ Keeffe, T.J. Mulvihill and a beauty from 30yards from the left leg of Jamie Moloney to leave the Final score at Moyvane 4-13  Ballyduff 0-05. Ballyduff had some great victories to make it to the Final but on the day, they had no answer to a Moyvane team that simply were outstanding, playing some beautiful football at times, moving the ball quickly, lovely kick passing to space and clinical finishing all through. Colman O Flaherty had an excellent game with the whistle and along with his linesmen Eamon Moran and Mike Joy and umpires all present were treated to a well handled sporting contest.

Paddy and Kitty Madden presented a jubilant Moyvane Captain Jack O’ Keeffe with the trophy, Jason Foley presented the Moyvane MOTM trophy to the outstanding Rian Quinn and Brion O Seannachain presented the Ballyduff MOTM trophy to the outstanding goalkeeper Killian Boyle. There were also presentations made to the trainers of both participating teams and to referee Colman O’ Flaherty. Sean Moriarty, Sec. NKB Coiste-na-nOg expressed thanks to the Ballydonoghue Club for their excellent organization and facilities and of course, in particular to the Madden Family for their very generous sponsorship of the jewel in the Board’s underage programme. It is our only competition where we have no divisions, all teams go into the draw and it always gives great entertainment. Moyvane GAA club would like portray their sense of pride in these players. Our club is so proud of each and every one of you! Ye are a credit to our club and we look forward to what the future holds with players like ye on board! Roll on 2018!

Ballyduff: 1.Killian Boyle 2.Aaron Whyte 3.Conor Murphy 4.Cillian Murphy 5.Tommy Grady 6.Adam Segal 7.Sean O Sullivan 8.Ray McGrath 9.Kieran O Carroll 10.Rory Whelan 11.Aodhan Curley(C) 12.Jack Enright 13.David Whyte 14.Anthony Kavanagh 24.Oisin O Connor Subs: 16.Stefan Carrig 17.Dean Allen 18.A.J. Enright 19.Dean Whyte 20.Luke Kennelly 21.Diarmuid O Connor 22.Dan O Sullivan 23 Richard Healy.

Moyvane: 1.Fionn Mulvihill 2.Patrick O Connor 3.Aidan Swan 4.Conor Sweeney 5.Luke Mansfield 6.Oisin Kennelly 7.Tadhg O Connor 8.Jack O Connor 9.Jack O Keeffe(C) 10.Ger Brosnan 11.Cormac O Connor 12.T.J. Mulvihill 13.Jamie Moloney 14.Rian Quinn 15.Danny Lyons Subs: 16.Diarmuid O Connor 17.Darragh O Keeffe 18.Pat Massey 19.Connor Kissane 20.Michael Mulvihill.
SENIOR NK CHAMPIONSHIP: Round 1: Moyvane 0-11 Duagh 1-15 was the full time score after extra time. It was level pegging between the two sides and with a draw at full time, Moyvane were within a fine grasp of progressing to the second round, but unfortunately, it was Duagh’s day and they got the better of us in extra time! Hard luck lads, ye gave it ye’re all this ye