St Brendans GAA

St Brendan’s picked up their first victory of the season when they played Cu Chulainns of Leeds in the Pennine League Division 1 last Sunday. Under sunny conditions at Beeston Sports Centre, St Brendan’s were made to work hard for a 2-13 to 0-4 score line against the All-Britain Champions.

St Brendan’s dominated early on in this game with great fielding from the midfield pair of Gibney and Sands, who were able to supply plenty of quality balls into the forward line. The St Brendan’s forwards were able to take advantage of this and were able to find the net twice and hit several points without reply. Cu Chulainns did finish the stronger team in the last 5 minutes of the half and won a penalty. However, former Down goalkeeper Declan Alder was on hand to save it.

In the second half, St Brendan’s got off to a good start putting the ball over the bar twice in the first five minutes. Cu Chulainns started to put St Brendan’s under pressure going forward but tenacious tackling from Boyle, Rooney and Plant prevented them not being able to score mid-way through the second half. Cu Chulainns were able to find a few points but great tackling and St Brendan’s being able to retain possession off the ball in the last 10 minutes ensured no comeback from the AB Champions.

Team and Scorers:

1. Declan Alder
2. Nathan Plant
3. Alan Boyle
4. Lee Gavin
5. Sean Monaghan 0-01
6. Mark Rooney 0-01
7. John Gibney 0-01
8. Stephen Sands 0-01
9. Garret Owens 0-05
10. Conrad Tierney
11. Brian Johnston 1-01
12. Kieren Delaney 1-03
13. Colm Conway

St Brendan’s training continues this Wednesday (4th April) at Broughton Park Rugby Club in Chorlton beginning at 8pm sharp.

St Brendan’s look forward to their next senior fixture in the Pennine League against St Lawrence’s on Sunday 15th April at Hough End. Throw in at 2:15pm. The Junior Team will also be in action soon when they take on Oisin’s in the League on Saturday 21st April. The venue is Hough End and throw in is at 6:30pm.

St Brendan`s intend on building on last year`s county final appearance and would like to welcome any new players that are interested in joining the club. Players of all abilities are welcome and the club is happy to help out with employment, accommodation and transport of potential players to and from training.

Also, any students or players who are playing at home are more than welcome to come down and train to keep the fitness levels up. If you are interested in joining and would like to find out more, please get in contact via the following:

Chairman Brian Johnston: 07969314939 (brianjohnston86@hotmail.co.uk)
Secretary Johnny Plant: 07783391152 (jonnyp02uk@yahoo.co.uk)

Senior Management Team:

Eugene Duffy 07799762114
Mark Connolly 07855840968
Brendan Burke 07795275824

Website – stbrendansgaa.co.uk
Facebook – facebook.com/St Brendans GAA Manchester
Twitter – @StBrendansGAA

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