Connacht Scór success for Pádraig Pearses
Tom Costello of Pádraig Pearses GAA captured the Connacht Senior Scór Recitation title on Sunday evening at Tooreen Community Centre in Co. Mayo.
Tom overcame stiff competition from across Connacht and now goes forward to represent club, county and province at the All-Ireland final on Saturday, May 11 at the Gleneagle INEC in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
It has been a busy spell for Pádraig Pearses recently and below is an update on various club matters.
Roscommon representatives: Congratulations to the Roscommon U16 ladies football team and management on winning the Connacht B Championship on Sunday last. Particular congratulations to Pearses representatives Esmae Halpin, Chloe Mulryan, Laura Glennon and Lily Finneran.
Best of luck to the Roscommon GAA U20 footballers, including Conor Harley, Adam McGreal and Conor Ryan who play Leitrim in Round 4 of the Connacht Championship this Wednesday, April 17 at 6.30pm in Ballinamore Sean O'Heslin's GAA, Co. Leitrim. The lads secured a third consecutive draw of the campaign against Galway last Wednesday night and now enter the final group game knowing a win will put them into the knockout stages.
Best of luck to the Roscommon GAA U17 footballers, including Keelan Kelly (captain), Ross Glynn and Michael Brooks who play Galway in Round 2 of the Connacht MFC this Friday, April 19 at 6.45pm in Dr. Hyde Park. The lads lost out to Mayo last Friday in Castlebar by 2-13 to 2-7.
Well done to the Roscommon U17 hurlers on their great win over Kerry on Saturday in Tulla. Special mention to Pearses representatives Donnacha Monaghan, Keelan Doran, Niall Doran, Emmett Killeen, Dylan Ryan, Aaron Hogan, Diarmuid Lyons, Joey O'Brien, Kieran Cunningham, Jack Kelly, Connor Flynn and Daniel Mooney. Final score: Roscommon 0‐11 Kerry 1-6. Best of luck to the lads again this weekend, they play Carlow on Saturday 12pm, venue TBC.
Croke Park trip: Well done to all 39 boys who were invited to represent the club in the Croke Park Football Go Games on April 4. The kids are a fantastic group and are a credit to their families. Travelling in style on the Club Rossie bus, the boys played some fantastic football. They then enjoyed a tour of Croke Park, including taking in the dressing rooms and the players lounge. Hopefully they will be back there in the future representing club and county. It was great that the club was able to have two teams participating. Hopefully they will remember this fantastic experience for many years. Huge thanks to the all the parents & supporters who travelled to Croke Park to support the lads.
U12 hurling exhibition game: The club's U12 hurlers had a great day in Dr Hyde Park on Saturday as they provided the half-time entertainment in Roscommon's Nicky Rackard Cup win against Louth. Thanks to the players, coaches and parents for making it a fantastic day.
O'Rourke Cup: Padraig Pearses 0-9 Strokestown 1-7. The Seniors recorded their third loss in the O'Rourke Cup last Friday evening in windswept conditions at Woodmount. Having played against the elements in the first half, Pearses were 1-5 to 0-5 down at H-T.
Pearses managed to draw level the second half, but were unable to push on to win the game, losing out by a point in the end. The Woodmount pitch was the only club pitch playable in the county last Friday night and all should appreciate the work that goes into keeping it in good condition.
Squad: Jamie Donoghue, Conor Lohan, David Whelan, Gavin Downey, Tomas Carey, Emmet Kelly, Eoin Colleran, Paul Carey, Richie Browne, Eoin McManus, Jack Tumulty, David Donnellan, Lorcan Daly, Ryan Kelly, Shane Carty, Jason Cunningham, Jack Downey, Daniel Farrell, Anthony Butler, Karl Feehily, Thomas Richardson, Paul Whelan.
O'Gara Cup: Pádraig Pearses 1-12 Strokestown 2-3. The Intermediates recorded their second win in the O'Gara Cup (Division 2 League) on Saturday evening in windswept conditions in Strokestown. Having played with the elements in the first half, Pearses were 1-9 to 0-1 ahead at half-time. The home team scored 2 early second half goals but the lads settled to win by 6 in the end. Sincere thanks to team sponsor Gerry Kelly of Millars Bar & Lorus Restaurant who presented a lovely new set of jerseys to the club last Friday evening.
Squad: David Whelan, Conor Lohan, Paul Whelan, Gavin Downey, Tomas Carey, Emmet Kelly, Sean Dunne, Eoin Canning, Darragh Colleran, Paul Kelly, Tom Richardson, Richie Browne, Jamie Donoghue, Eoin McManus, Jack Tumulty, David Donnellan, Lorcan Daly, Brendan O'Connor, John Moore, Ryan Kelly, Conor Kelly, Shane Carty, Jason Cunningham.
Ladies Football League Division 3: Padraig Pearses 4-13 Michael Glavey's 1-9. Well done to our Junior Ladies team on a very good performance against a determined Michael Glavey's team on Sunday morning. This result has qualified the team for a home semi-final. There are still three group games remaining to determine who our opposition will be.
Junior Hurling Championship Round 1: Pádraig Pearses 2-10 Tremane 2-9. Well done to the Junior hurlers on narrowly beating Tremane by 2-10 to 2-9 on their first day out! The next game in the Junior Championship is at home to Roscommon Gaels on Sunday, April 28 at 12pm, while this Saturday at 6pm the club plays namesakes Pádraig Pearses of Galway in Ballymacward in the Galway Division 3 League.
U16 Football League Division 4: The U16 Boys Division 4 team made the relatively short trip to Kiltoom to take on St Brigid's in what was a very entertaining game on April 9. Weather conditions were pretty good for football with the breeze favouring the home team in the first half. Pearses settled nicely into the game with some well taken scores and the half-time score was 3-8 to 1-2. The lads started the second half the way they finished the first and saw the game out in convincing fashion on a final scoreline of 5-15 to 3-3. It was an excellent performance from the lads.
Underage Results
Minor (U18) Football League Division 3 v Elphin/Ballinameen, won 1-9 to 0-9.
Minor (U18) Football League Division 2 v St. Brigid's, won 1-11 to 0-6.
U14 Football League Division 1 v Roscommon Gaels, won 3-13 to 3-6.
U16 Football League Division 1 v Roscommon Gaels, lost 0-8 to 1-1.
Adult Fixtures
Galway Hurling League Division 3 v Pádraig Pearses (Galway), Saturday 20th April, 6pm, Ballymacward.
O'Rourke Cup/Football League Division 1 v Boyle, 20th April, 6pm, Boyle.
O'Gara Cup/Football League Division 2 v St. Brigid's, Sunday 21st April, 11am, Woodmount.
Underage Fixtures
U14 Hurling League v Oran, Wednesday 17th April, 7pm, Rockfield (TBC).
U16 Football League Division 1 v Kilbride, 17th April, 7.15pm, Woodmount
U18 Football League Division 2 v Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry's, Thursday 18th April, 7pm, Tarmonbarry.
U14 Football League Division 1 v Clann na nGael, 18th April, 7pm, Woodmount .
U15 Hurling Féile v Athleague/Tremane and Four Roads in the group stage, Saturday, April 20th, from 12.15pm, Woodmount.