New Training Tops

The Clann Senior squad were photographed today wearing their new training gear supporting the Irish Kidney Association. The new tops were kindly funded by Phelim O'Neill. To carry a Donor Card, simply freetext "Donor" to 50050 or visit http://www.ika.ie/card. You can also purchase this top by visiting the Club Shop.

Senior League

Strokestown 0-08 Clann 2-12
The Supermacs and Matrix Bathrooms sponsored Clann na nGael Senior team made the trip to Strokestown on Easter Sunday for an O’Rourke Cup match against Strokestown. The match was played in ideal conditions and the travelling Clann supporters encountered a solid performance from the away team.

Clann started very strongly and had 1-2 on the board within four minutes thanks to a Donie Shine free, a Ciaran Lennon point and a well worked goal from Ciaran Lennon after some positive play from Donie. Jamie Fahy added another point after eleven minutes but Clann only added one more point from before half time thanks to another Jamie Fahy point. The Half time score was Clann 1-4 Strokestown 0-3.

Clann once again started the second half very strongly and scored a Jamie Fahy goal within two minutes of the re-start following some good work from Ciaran Lennon who gained possession and ran at the Strokestown defence before delivering the ball across to Fahy who palmed the ball into the net giving the Strokestown goalkeeper no chance. From this point on Clann dominated the second half adding further points from Donie Shine (3 frees), a long rage effort from full back Stephen Flynn, Jack Connaughton, Ross Naughton and two further points from Jamie Fahy. The final score was Clann na nGael 2-12 Strokestown 0-8.

Clann team was: David Finneran, Darra Pettit, Stephen Flynn (0-1), Ronan Gavin, Jack Connaughton (0-1), Fergal Lennon, Emmet Kenny, Cathal Shine, Ultan Harney, David Connaughton, Donie Shine (0-4 all frees), Cian McManus, Jamie Fahy (1-4), Ciaran Lennon (1-1), Cathal Callinan. Subs used: Graham Pettit, Shane Pettit, Cillian Bannon, Matt Scally, Ross Naughton (0-1), Sean McManus.

Our Senior team’s next outing is an away match in the O’Rourke cup against Pearses on Sunday next 23rd April at 2pm

Minor League

11/04/17 Clann na nGael 3-17 St. Brigids 1-18
Clann Minors had their fourth outing of the Minor League on Tuesday last in the re-fixed 2nd round game. The game had originally been pencilled in for the 5th March but was called off due to bad weather.
In a game that would have been a joy for the purist and a neutral Clann ran out winners following a great contest.

The home team opened much brighter and deservedly led by 5 points having dominated the opening quarter before Clann opened their account. Clann then had a period on top and brought parity to the game by the 25 min but a purple patch again for the home side left them going in at half-time leading by 0-11 to 0-5.

Clann opened the second half in determined mood and brought the gap between the teams back to a point, but a goal and point from the home side increased the gap again. The final quarter finally saw Clann get their noses in front for the first time in the game and in the end they prevailed by a 5 point margin.
This was a game that could have gone either way and both sides will have learned a lot from the fixture.

Clann Panel: S. Seery, S. Ryan, C. Costello, D. Duff (1-1), A. Wall, M. Mc Manus, O. Rock, A. Harney, D. Sumner, O. Lennon, P. Mc Manus (0-2), R. Moran (0-2), S. Henry (0-5), L. Donnelly (0-1), J. Mc Manus, C. O'Brien (2-5), R. Hardiman (0-1), Ant. Kelly, And. Kelly, E. Fallon, A. Francis, C. Lennon, C. Farrell, F. Lennon, M. Hanley.

15/04/17 Clann na nGael 1-11 Castlerea 3-9
Clann Minors had their final group game in the league last Saturday in Johnstown against a very committed Castlerea side. Like the previous Tuesday evenings league game against St. Brigids, this was a game full of good football and honest hard endeavour by both sides that would have been enjoyed by the neutral supporter.
Both halves were fairly evenly matched but in the end Castlerea's greater hunger for the win meant that they left Johnstown with the 2 points on offer.

Clann have played all their league games at this stage but will now have to wait on the outcome of the 3 outstanding games left in the league, but they know that they will still have at least another game in the knock out stages of the league and all involved know that they will have to up the effort and performance.

Clann Panel: S. Seery, A. Francis, O. Rock, A. Wall, A. Harney, R. Moran, D. Reynolds, D. Duff, M. Mc Manus, O. Lennon, D. Sumner, P. Mc Manus (0-2), L. Donnelly (0-2), S. Henry (1-0), J. Mc Manus, C. O'Brien (0-5), R. Hardiman (0-2), F. Lennon, C. Lennon, Anthony Kelly, E. Fallon, C. Fallon Mc Gowan.

U.14 League

Div.1 - St Brigids 3-9 Clann na nGael 4-16
Clann put in a great second half performance to secure a win against their local rivals in Kiltoom on Sunday. The concession of two late goals in the first half, meant that Clann held the most slender of leads at the break, having played with the wind.

A spirited second half display was epitomised by a much tighter defensive effort and a more clinical attack, especially in terms of point taking. The hosts were not helped with a couple of injuries in the 2nd period.
Clann continue their run of good results but tough games remain against Boyle and Padraig Pearses in the group stages of the league.

Squad: Neil Hannon, Ollie Hynes, Alan McManus, Brendan Costello, Luke Gavin, Ian Harney (0-2), Thomas Lennon, Jason Mulvey, Conor O'Reilly (3-2), Shane Cleary (0-1), Gary Mulvihill (1-2), Adam Milton (0-2), Sean O'Connor, John Shine (0-3), Páidí O'Leochain. (0-2), Tomás O'Neill (0-1), Éanna Henry, Shane Gavin (0-1)

Unfortunately the Div.4 team didn't get any game time in Kiltoom as the host were unable to field a team, but there will be plenty more games for them coming up.

U16 Girls Championship Semi Final

Clann na nGael 4-10 Boyle 0-10

For the second time in just over a week our U16 girls faced Boyle at home on Monday 10th April. Although Boyle returned to Johnstown hungry and much stronger than the previous week, Clann maintained the lead throughout the game.

Clann now face St Dominics in the Championship Final due to be played on May 1st.

Team: Kirsten, Greasley, Coleen McManus, Ellie Hewitt, Aoife O'Neill, Katelin Connell, Megan Kelly, Aisling McGoldrick, Anna Golden, Kayleigh Shine, Emma Kildea, Caoimhe Galvin, Kara Earle, Ailbhe McManus, Danielle Greasley, Aoife McGoldrick, Amanda Ryan, Caireann McGoldrick.

U14 All Ireland Feile Winners 2015

The 2015 All Ireland Feile winners were presented with a certificate from Roscommon County Council in recognition of their Feile Peil na nOg Division 3 All Ireland title at a civic reception in December last. On Monday 10th April in the clubhouse, each player received a certificate and a framed certificate was presented to Aidan Brien, Club Chairman from Ollie Colgen, Chairman of Ladies Board where it will be displayed in the club museum.

Management & Selectors: Mark Connell, Owen McManus, Mary Shine & Marie Kelly.
Team: Kayleigh Shine, Megan McManus, Kelley Colgan, Ailbhe McManus, Katelin Connell, Rebecca Campion, Caoimhe Galvin, Olive O'Loughlin, Colleen McManus, Ellie Hewitt, Rachel Egan, Anna Golden, Kirsten Greasley, Jenny Seery, Danielle Greasley, Kara Earle, Emma Kildea, Megan Kelly, Aoife O'Neill, Rosie Lennon, Aisling McGoldrick, Grace Hannon, Ciana Meehan, Lorna Brady, Nicole Flynn.

G4M&O

Our Gaelic 4 mother's and other's continue weekly on Thursday nights in Johnstown from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. No football experience whatsoever is required. G4M&O is about women playing Gaelic football in a fun, non competitive and social environment while getting in their weekly exercise. New members always welcome.

Gaeltacht Scholarships

Roscommon GAA are running a Gaeltacht scholarship competition for summer of 2017 with Colaiste Cu Chulainn in Gweedore. The competition is open to secondary school students who are members of GAA clubs in Co Roscommon.
To enter you must fill out an application form and complete a 300 essay 'as gaeilge' with the title 'An Cumann Luthcleas Gael agus Daoine Oga'. A full list of rules and entry forms are available at gaaroscommon.ie/news-detail/10022149/. Closing date is Friday April 28th.

Applications sought for GAA Cul Camp employment.

Roscommon Coaching and Games Development are seeking applications from suitable third level students with GAA experience to apply for position as GAA Cul Camp Coach at our Roscommon Kellogg’s Cul Camps this summer for both football and Hurling. All coaches who apply must be fully Garda vetted before commencing their employment, only students who have confirmation of their vetting will be allow to coach at our camps.

Please apply with cover letter and CV to Willie Hegarty at willie.hegarty.gm.roscommon@gaa.ie.

Club Lotto

The draw took place in The Mill on Sunday 9th of April with a jackpot of €3,000.
The numbers drawn were 10, 13, 24, 25.

No winner, match 3 wins €70 each:

Winner (Seller)
Kevin & Emma Brennan (Kieran Gavin)
Sean Dolan (James Curley)
Pat O'Neill (James Curley)

Next week's jackpot will be €3,200 and the draw will be in Monahans.
Thanks to everyone who supports Clann’s Lotto every week.

Online Lotto

Did you know? Over €25,000 was won in the Clann lotto in 2016. We're aware that there's lots of club members living in Dublin and abroad who would like to enter but do not have the access to do so. With this in mind, we are happy to announce that the Clann lotto can now be entered online.
Visit clanngaa.ie/lotto to take part. Entry closes every Sunday at 6pm, entries after 6pm will be carried over.

Club Shop

The Clann Shop is now online with a wide range of O'Neills gear to purchase. The shop can be accessed via the ClannGAA.ie menu or directly by visiting tiny.cc/ClannShop

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