Skryne 2 – 6, Dunboyne 1 – 9

Skryne and Dunboyne finished all square in the B league Division 1 tie played in Dunboyne on Monday evening.  Dunboyne dominated the opening exchange and ran up a 6 point to nil lead by the 25^th minute before Skryne corner back, who had followed his marker up the field, found himself of the end of a movement and slotted the ball over for Skryne’s opener. Then, just before the break Neil Burke posted a second to make the half time score Skryne 0 – 2 Dunboyne 0 – 6.

The second half was only minutes old when Skryne full forward Brian Smith was brought down in the square for what looked like a penalty. But as the loose ball bobbled across towards him Brian didn’t wait for the official to blow but belted the bobbling ball to the back of the net.  This left only one point in it but Dunboyne posted two quick points to leave just a goal between them again.  Conor Keogh tied up the scores when he finished another loose ball to the Dunboyne net.  Sean Cassidy was brought down and popped over the resultant free to give the lead to Skryne with 43 minutes on the clock.  Brian Davis put them two ahead but Dunboyne pulled one back on 51 minutes.  David Ryan extended Skryne’s lead but on 54 minutes Dunboyne fired home a goal to give them a one point advantage.  Cian Byrne pointed a 45 for Skryne which brought them level again with 5 minutes left to play.  Both sides had a number of chances to tie up the game but with tiredness now being a factor accuracy suffered and the game finished with a share of the spoils each.

Skryne: I. Gillett, J. Quinn, M. Mulvaney, T. Farnan (1), A. Carty, G. Geraghty, S. O’ Brien, Donie Ryan, A. O’ Sullivan, N. Burke (1), B. Davis (1), C. Byrne (1), C. Keogh (1 – 0), B. Smith(1-0), D. McAvinney

Subs S. Cassidy (1)for McAvinney.  K. O’ Rourke for Cassidy, David Ryan (1) for Keogh.

Referee C.Flynn

Skryne’s Division 5 B League went down to a very strong Navan O’Mahony’s outfit in Skryne on Sunday morning.  The Navan side led by 2 – 8 to 0 – 4 at half time.  Skryne came into the game a lot more in the second half and scored 1 – 5 to Navans 4 points.  Indeed the margin would have been much closer but for two superb saves from the Navan custodian from David Byrne.

Skryne: A Dolye, S. McEnroy, P. O’ Leary, C. O’Rourke (1), S. Cunningham, Des McAvinney, P. McGoldrick(1-0), D. Ryan (1), P. Doherty, S. Cassidy(2), J. Quinn, C. Keogh(4),  N. Morley (1), David Byrne.

Subs J. Finnegan for S. Cassidy, J. Allen for Byrne, S. Cassidy for N. Morley

Referee: S. Mooney (Dunderry)

Skryne displayed all the attributes which make household names in this Division 5 B League in Drunconrath on Wednesday evening.  Short a full team from the beginning and with no subs to introduce for a number of injuries they could have snatched the points at the end.  However it was not to be and Drumconrath took both points.  Drumconrath ran up an early lead and were 6 points to one ahead by the 12^th minute.  Niall Morley pulled one back and then on 17 minutes Conor Keogh scored the first of Skryne’s goals to leave just a point in it.  Brian Smith levelled matters and Morley struck again to put Skryne ahead.  The North Meath side levelled matters on 22 minutes before Keogh put Skryne ahead again with 5 minutes of the half left to play.  Points were traded again with Morley scoring just before the break to leave the half time score at 1 – 6 to 0 – 8 points.

The second half was just seconds old when Brian Smith put Skryne further ahead but this was their only score until the 47^th minute.  Meanwhile Drumconrath scored 8 points consecutively going 16 points to 1 – 7 ahead.  Paul McGoldrick picked up an injury and was moved from midfield to corner forward. When a nice cross from Conor Keogh reached him he promptly fisted it to the net to leave the scores at Skryne 2 – 7 Drumconrath 0 -16.  Sean Cassidy and Conor Keogh reduced the deficit by the 53^rd minute.  Both sides had chances to kill off the game but tiredness was now a huge factor for the Skryne men who had no replacements while Drumconrath were able to introduce a number of replacements.  The last score of the game came to the North Meath side in the second minute of injury time to leave the final score at Skryne 2 – 9, Drumconrath 0 – 17.  Avery credible performance from the Tara men given the difficulties they were under.

Skryne: A Dolye, Des McAvinney, P. Doherty, S. Cunningham, P. O’ Leary, S. McEnroy, P. McGoldrick(1-0), J. Quinn, S. Cassidy (2), B. Smith(2), C. Keogh(1-2), M. O’Brien, N. Morley (3).

Referee O. Cassidy (Castletown)

]]> http://www.skrynegfc.ie/drumconrath-have-edge-over-skryne-in-b-league-div-5?/feed 0 http://www.skrynegfc.ie/two-point-win-for-dunboyne-in-a-league-at-skryne? http://www.skrynegfc.ie/two-point-win-for-dunboyne-in-a-league-at-skryne?#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 11:46:36 +0000 josephobrien http://www.skrynegfc.ie/?p=5626 Skryne 0 – 13, Dunboyne 1 – 12

Dunboyne had two points to spare over Skryne on Friday evening.  Played in Skryne at championship pace this was an exciting encounter which could have gone either way at the end.  The crucial score came on 22 minutes when the ball fell kindly for a Dunboyne forward who tapped it to the back of the net to leave the score at Dunboyne 1 – 5, Skryne  3 points.  Indeed Dunboyne had 4 points on the board before Skryne, through a Kevin O’Reilly free, got Skryne of the mark on 7 minutes.  Dunboyne then added another point but with 17 minutes gone Mark Battersby pulled another one back and Conor O’Brien reduced it further at 0 – 3 to 0 – 5 on 21 minutes. Dunboyne then scored the above mentioned goal and added a further point on 24 minutes.  However Skryne had the final say of the half with Kevin O’Reilly (2) and Ian Davis finding the range to leave just a goal in it at the break.

The second half was a much more even affair.  Dunboyne went further ahead on 34 minutes but Davis, pulled it back to three on 35.  Two minutes later Reilly reduced this to two, but on 39 and Dunboyne posted two more.  Ian Davis and Mark Battersby reduced the deficit to two again by the 44th minutes but with 15 minutes left to play it was back to a three point deficit.  Battersby was again on target on 48 minutes but this was cancelled out a minute later to leave the scores at 0 – 11 to 1 – 11.  Ian  Davis reduced this to two and when full back Martin Mulvany found himself within range he reduced the deficit to a single point on 53 minutes.  Skryne now upped the tempo and went in search of an equalizer but just couldn’t hit the target.  With six minutes left to play Dunboyne stretched their lead to two points.  The final score line was Skryne 0 – 13, Dunboyne 1 – 12.

Skryne: Skryne: F O’Rourke N Lehehan, M. Mulvany(1), D. Brennan, P. Fox, M. Harrington, R. McCabe, D McGoldrick, H. Rooney, K Reilly(4), B. Davis, M Battersby(3), C. O’Brien (1), I. Davis (4), C Byrne.  Subs:J. Jordan for C Byrne, N. Burke for B. Davis.

Date:                     31 May 2013

Time:                    12:00 To 16:00

Venue:                  Royal Tara Golf Club

Format:                 Three person scramble. Each winners and runner’s up must hold GUI handicap.

Cost:                      €200 (per team). Fee will cover green fees, meal (golfers grill) and prizes.

Sponsorship:      €100 per hole.

The Golf Classic is an important element of our club finances, and your support is greatly appreciated in helping us with this event and in catering for over 16 teams ranging in Age from under 8 to adult male and female.  To book a time slot please contact one of the following:

Eamon Giles                       Michael Mulvaney                           Dermot Carty

Or any committee member.

(posting on behalf of Skryne Ladies)

The rules are as follows:

• Two touch football.
• A goal equals a point.
• If there are any subs it is a roll on roll off system.
• There is a maximum of 11 aside.

The teams that are in Skryne’s group are as follows:

• Seneschalstown
• Summerhill
• Trim
• Clann Na Gael (Athboy)
• Na Fianna (Enfield)

Our first U12’s match was against Seneschalstown in their own pitch on the 6^th April. The game was played on Saturday. The weather conditions were good. We had a lot of people missing due to injury or off sick for this one. The two teams got off to a good start and gave it everything. The pace was fast and Seneschalstown were very strong and physical. We had some U10 players and with Billy Reilly scoring some fine examples of points from all angles. Sean Whelan was strong in Midfield and with Sam Hawes giving his usual stern performance in defence. At half time both teams were struggling to get scores but worked hard and tirelessly. David Rathbourne also stood out with Shane Smyth as usual covering every blade of grass and playing well. With the Skryne seniors losing to Seneschalstown with a late goal they were to do the double on Skryne by beating the U12’s. Things didn’t go our way but would love another game against our neighbours at a later stage.

Our second game was against Summerhill on Saturday 13^th April.  There was a strong breeze but it was a dry day in Fr Mc Manus Park in Skryne. This was another game that was going to be tough and once again our Senior team were also due to play Summerhill the next day. We had two teams. This was to be one of the best performances by the U12’s. It  proved how good our defence was and how good in midfield we were and also the great points that were scored. On one side of the field we had James O Brien in goals. Luke Brady, Gary Brown & David Rathbourne in defence. Alex Grendon & Shane Smyth were in midfield & Billy Reilly & Shane Smyth were in the forwards. Alex Grendon got the first point of the game from play. Gary Brown & Luke Brady were strong in defence and David Rathbourne swept up all the breaking balls. Shane Smyth made some great runs forward and linked with Niall Moreland who scored the second point. There was a side-line ball from midfield and with the wind behind them the duties of the side line kicks were handed to Alex Grendon. He put the ball straight over the black spot to register another point. As with all kids confidence and positivity helps a lot. Alex was now on a high. He scored three points from side line balls. Billy Reilly and Niall Moreland were linking up well and Billy was doing a lot of work to feed the ball into Niall. Niall took some great scores and Skryne were now notching up the scores. Shane Smyth who was playing in the forwards laid off some good balls to his name sake Shane Smyth who plays in midfield. (Don’t be confused as we have two Shane Smyths) In the second half Gary went into goals and James O Brien played in defence. James took over were Gary left off. James caught some lovely high balls and kept the supply going to the Skryne Forwards. Alex was switched to the forwards and Niall was brought into midfield with some fresh legs. On the other team Jack Dardis played exceptionally well along with Niall Finnerty in midfield. Killian Cullen was in the forwards and scored some lovely points. Tom Rafter & Josh Farrell had a great game and gave it more than 100%. Sam Hawes cleaned up everything in defence. It was a great performance by both sides and the lads gave it their all.

Finals Score was,

Skryne….39 points

Summerhill…16 points

Skryne Vrs Clann Na Gael Saturday 27^th April in Fr Mc Manus Park. Skryne knew very little about Clann Na Gael other than they had beaten Seneschalstown by double scores. We had never played them before. We knew that this was going to be a tough ask but always knew that the lads would give it their all. The sides stayed the same with Pauric Finnerty, Martin Browne & Gordon Dardis taking one team. Cormac Grendon & Declan Browne took the second team. Clann Na Gael got off to a blistering start on both sides. The Skryne lads gave it their all but with the fast passing and inter change it was a very fast game. The half time couldn’t come quick enough for the Skryne lads. We regrouped both teams and had a chat with the lads. On Cormac & Declan’s side Skryne were down 9 points to 3 points to Clann Na Gael. When they mention at matches that “it was a game of two halves” this was to be true. Skryne battled hard in the second half and kept Clann Na Gael pointless. Things were changing and the Skryne men were on the front foot and in top gear.

The only thing that was against them was the clock. Some great points scoring by Skryne with only a few wide’s meant that Clann Na Gael unfortunately were going to pip it on the aggregate score. It was another great performance and a good match to watch. We were really proud of the lads and to be beaten was not really worrying us. This proved that the lads have the never die attitude and could beat this team if we were to meet them again. When the teams shook hands some of the Clann Na Gael players mentioned how lucky they were to win in the end. The referee even mentioned the great come back of Skryne and another 5 Mins the result would have been different. The Final score in Skryne was,

Skryne……18 Points

Clann Na gael…26 points.

Skryne vrs Na Fianna of Enfield was our next game and this time we had to travel to Enfield for a must win game to secure a semi-final. The game took place on Saturday 4^th May. It was great weather for football.  On one panel we had James Mc Cabe, Sean Mc Govern, Gary Browne, Luke Brady, David Rathbourne, Alex Grendon, Shane Smyth, Bill Reilly, Niall Moreland, Owen Conway. This team played some great football and the passing and movement was really good. We were missing a few players and we were ahead at half time with a strong breeze behind us. The second half was as good as the first as Billy Reilly who played one of his best games ticked off point after point. The defence of Luke Brady, James O Brien & Gary Browne was strong as ever. Shane Smyth & Niall Moreland linked up well to keep the feed of balls into the forward line of Billy Reilly, Alex Grendon & Sean Mc Govern. Sean Mc Govern scored a lovely point and the team were battling away.

On the other side was David Clarke, Niall Finnerty, Sam Hawes, Sean Keogh, Tom Rafter, Jack Dardis, Killian Cullen, Josh Farrell, Sean Keogh, Oisin Keogh, This side set a blistering start against Na Fianna and with a must win they gave 100% from the word go. David Clarke played well in defence along with Josh Farrell, Killian Cullen and Oisin Keogh gave it their all in the forwards. Niall Finnerty & Jack Dardis played well in the middle of the field and kept the game in control. Sean Keogh also gave one of his best performances. Sam Hawes in defence made sure that as little as possible was going to get by him and stopped anything that came his way. Tom Rafter caught plenty and used his strength to great ability. In the end both teams done what they were asked to do. That was to leave Enfield with a win under their belt. The final score was

Na Fianna…..23 Points

Skryne……….33 Points

The Skryne U12’s are in a semi-final against Seneschalstown with Seneschalstown having home advantage on Friday 24th May at 7pm.

We would love all your support for the semi-final !!!

Pauric & Cormac