Soccer Ballaghaderreen dent Town’s title hopes

Ballinasloe Town’s Premier Division title hopes suffered a major setback last weekend when they suffered a shock 4-3 defeat away to Ballaghaderreen.

Cian McCann put the hosts in front after just ten minutes with Danny Browne doubling their lead eleven minutes later. Liam Lynch pulled one back for the visitors before half-time before a Paddy Callaghan brace seemed to have put the game beyond Ballinasloe in the second half.

Niall Stack and Niall Quinn, however, set up a grandstand finish with two goals for the visitors before the final whistle. Despite Ballinasloe’s best efforts, the hosts held on to claim a valuable three points to leave the title-chasing visitors seven points off joint leaders Boyle Celtic and Moore United.

Meanwhile, St. John’s Athletic will now need to beat Kilkerrin United in their remaining first round game to make the top half following the mid-season split. The Lecarrow side were denied all three points at Moylough last Sunday when Joseph Whyte popped up in injury-time to rescue a 2-2 draw for the hosts.

Next up is the final league game at home to Sligo at 3 pm in Creggs next Saturday.

Mini Rugby

Over 100 Creggs players visited Buccaneers for a blitz last Saturday morning. Huge thanks to the hosts as well as parents and guardians for attending. 22 members of the U-12 Girls’ team travelled to Galway on Saturday to provide the half-time entertainment at the Women’s Interpro game between Connacht and Munster at the Sportsground. It was a great turnout for the club and the girls even featured on TV!

In Division One, Ballinagare Manor United were comfortable 3-0 winners over Ballinasloe Town B at home. Goals from Vando and Aidan Dowd (2) keep their title hopes very much alive.

In the Connacht FA Women’s Shield, Ballaghaderreen WFC are through to the second round following a comfortable 4-0 win away to Ballinasloe. Rebecca Finan and Caoimhe Feeney scored a brace each for the visitors.

Finally, goals from John Stokes and Daire Dowd gave Ballinagare Manor United a 2-0 win over Cloonfad United in the Reserve League.

Fixtures

Friday, January 27th

Norio’s Premier Division

Kilkerrin United v St. John’s Athletic. 2 pm

Saturday, January 28th

RDFL Reserve Division (12 pm)

Ballinagare Manor United v Shiven Rovers

Moore United v Cloonfad United

Sunday, January 29th

Joe’s Bar Challenge Cup (2 pm)

St. John’s Athletic B v Shiven Rovers

Ballymoe FC v Cam Celtic

St. Cuan’s Ahascragh United v Dunmore Town Cloonfad United v Rahara Rovers

Joe Concannon Women’s Challenge Cup (First Round) (2 pm)

Boyle Celtic v Colemanstown

Ballaghaderreen WFC v Ballinasloe Town St. Cuan’s/Kilkerrin United v Shiven Rovers

Cam Celtic v Castlerea Celtic

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Buccs shot down at Rifle Park

Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B: Banbridge 43 Buccaneers 15. High-flying Buccaneers were shot down at Rifle Park on Saturday when a revitalised Banbridge were in rampant mood as they outgunned the visitors 43-15. It was almost a total reverse of the scoreline at Dubarry Park where Buccs won 44-13, which was not as clearcut as the margin may have suggested and there were other similarities on this occasion. However, it was the Ulstermen who came flying out of the traps to gain ascendancy over the disappointing and disappointed Pirates raiders.

U-20s beaten in Naas

JP Fanagan Leinster League Premier 2: Naas 23 Buccaneers 19. The U-20s travelled with a young team to Forenaughts for their showdown with Naas on Sunday, where they were narrowly defeated. The club congratulates the players who have made the step up to AIL level and also outhalf Ruaidhri Fallon, who represented the Roscommon senior team in the FBD Connacht Final against Mayo on Friday night. The club looks forward to seeing him back in the Buccaneers’ jersey soon.

Weekend fixtures

Buccaneers Seniors are home to St. Mary’s College in the Energia All-Ireland 1B on Saturday. The Seconds host Creggs in the Connacht Junior 1A at 2.30 pm on Sunday. The Thirds are also at home against Ballinrobe in Connacht J2A at 2.30 pm on Sunday. Finally, the U-20s travel to Dublin to take on Seapoint, also on Sunday.

Reunion reminder

A reminder that the 20th reunion of the 2003

U-20 side, which reached the All-Ireland final, will take place ahead of the Energia All-Ireland League match against St. Mary’s this Saturday. Groups or individuals can be catered for. Contact club administrator Geraldine at 0861732711 to book.

U-15s beat Galwegians

Buccaneers U-15s enjoyed a hard-fought 15-7 win over Galwegians in the Connacht League at Dubarry Park on Sunday. The hosts were fully deserving of their win with For all their good play Buccs could only muster a 3-pointer in the first half.

Half-time brought the required reset and a Hugo Hannon try was converted by Andy Cotton before the visitors scored following an interception. This Buccs team are a resilient bunch, however, and the result was confirmed with a try from the returning Nathan Kelly.

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Coaches’ hopes for club and country…

Olímpia Club - That the kids have a positive experience and enjoy soccer in our club and that they can say that they learnt something.

Country - To see continued growth with girls soccer in this country and that the women’s team play well in the World Cup.

Alastair Club - That our club would become even more inclusive, that many different nationalities will join and feel part of the club and that we can develop girls’ soccer teams through all the age groups. For this to happen, we need more volunteers.

Country - It would be great if the Republic of Ireland’s women’ team have a successful tournament in their first World Cup and inspire others to start playing.

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