Report by Declan Teefy
Willwego.com Clare Cup 1A RD 4
Saturday 26th of April
St. Joseph’s Doora/Barefield 1-15
Broadford 0-16
Venue; Gurteen
Eoin Lahiffe’s goal for Doora Barefield just inside the final quarter proved to be the vital
score in this well contested tie at Gurteen on Saturday afternoon.
Broadford led by the minimum margin at the break when the score was 0-8 to 0-7.
Broadford, in reality were missing a plethora of regular starters with only 6 players been
retained from the draw with Sixmilebridge in the previous round.
Nonetheless, this new influx of hurlers showed plenty of skill and resolve in this evenly
matched contest. In fact, it was really progressive to see other players getting an
opportunity to play the highest league division in Clare hurling.
Strong performances in defence from Conor O’Donnell, Eoin Donnellan, Darren Chaplin, Cian Mulqueen and Craig Chaplin’s ability to keep the scoreboard ticking over were our standout performers against a team who will also contest for the Canon Hamilton in 2025.
Broadford will play Clarecastle on Friday evening next, where we will be hoping for a
greater return on the scoreboard tied in with a green flag or two!!
Broadford: Roy Duffy; Dara Whelan, Eoin Donnellan, Davy Boland; Cathal Chaplin, Darren Chaplin (0-1), Conor O’Donnell; Cian Mulqueen, Michael Vaughan (0-1); Craig Chaplin (0-11), Mark Moloney,Sam Cooper; Donie Whelan, (0-2) Oisin Kavanagh (0-1), Aodan O’Driscoll
Subs: Damian Keniry for Sam Cooper; John Moran for Al O’Driscoll
Morey Movement Hurling League Div 4 RD 3
Thursday 24th April
Scariff 4-14
Broadford 0-9
Venue : Scariff
Broadford went down badly in this intermediate clash in Scariff on Thursday evening last. Unfortunately, from the off we looked in trouble with Scarif’s direct running and overlapping style of play. Their ability to raise green flags was ultimately the difference between the sides in the evening. On the night Sean Phelan tried his best to stem the tide and cleared a lot of loose balls from centre back but we failed to penetrate the Scariff rear guard over the hour. Broadford still sit in a promising position in 3rd in the league table and with Doora Barefield next Sunday provides us with an opportunity to return to winning ways against a side still looking for their first points of this league campaign.
Hurling League Div 8 RD 3
Tuesday 29th of April
Broadford 4-24
Wolfe Tones 0-7
This performance in Glenomra park on Tuesday evening was a real reflection of the quality in this panel. With 25 players togged out, we raced into an unassailable lead and led by 2-14 to 0-3 at the interval.
Goals from James Dillion who scored heavily over the hour and Johnny Macnamra with a poacher's finish really signalled our intent. A knee injury to both Darren Macnamra and Jack Kelleher was the only downside on a lovely evening which was preceded with a new set of jerseys from local contractors Pat Doyle and Jp Cosgrove (GC: Gatecastle construction), to captain Keiran O’Connell, vice captain Sean Doyleand management team consisting of Declan Teefy, Mike O’Brien and Michael Kavanagh.
It was a lovely gesture and I hope it will be the tonic for this team to go from strength to strength and to remain top of this junior league table.
Into the second half we furthered our lead with Paul Macnamara, Tom Marsh and Aonghus O’Brien contributing on the scoreboard with the latter scoring a well taken trademark goal. Gavin Brynes introduction also served us as a reminder of his renowned physicality. On the evening we won the majority of duels through the field and this remained even with the introduction of 5 subs.
Good performances from Daniel Greene who’s really enhancing his reputation with his ability to read the game and overlap up the field, as well as Sean Doyle, Kieran O’Connell, Alan O’Brienand nearly a wonderful on the double strike from Ian Doyle which denied him the score of the evening.
Team:
Jack Lovett
Oisin Macmahon (0-1)
James Mason
Sean Doyle
Daniel Greene (0-1)
Darren Macnamara
Paul Macnamara
Keiran O’Connell
Michael O’Donoghue (0-1)
Alan O’Brien
John Moran (1-1)
Jack Kelleher (0-1)
James Dillion (1-9)
Paul O’Connell (0-3)
Johnny Macnamara (1-1)
Subs:
Gavin Byrnes
Ian Doyle
Paul Macnamra (0-3)
Tom Marsh (0-1)
Aonghus O’Brien (1-2)
Willwego.com Clare Cup 1A RD 4
Saturday 26th of April
St. Joseph’s Doora/Barefield 1-15
Broadford 0-16
Venue; Gurteen
Eoin Lahiffe’s goal for Doora Barefield just inside the final quarter proved to be the vital
score in this well contested tie at Gurteen on Saturday afternoon.
Broadford led by the minimum margin at the break when the score was 0-8 to 0-7.
Broadford, in reality were missing a plethora of regular starters with only 6 players been
retained from the draw with Sixmilebridge in the previous round.
Nonetheless, this new influx of hurlers showed plenty of skill and resolve in this evenly
matched contest. In fact, it was really progressive to see other players getting an
opportunity to play the highest league division in Clare hurling.
Strong performances in defence from Conor O’Donnell, Eoin Donnellan, Darren Chaplin, Cian Mulqueen and Craig Chaplin’s ability to keep the scoreboard ticking over were our standout performers against a team who will also contest for the Canon Hamilton in 2025.
Broadford will play Clarecastle on Friday evening next, where we will be hoping for a
greater return on the scoreboard tied in with a green flag or two!!
Broadford: Roy Duffy; Dara Whelan, Eoin Donnellan, Davy Boland; Cathal Chaplin, Darren Chaplin (0-1), Conor O’Donnell; Cian Mulqueen, Michael Vaughan (0-1); Craig Chaplin (0-11), Mark Moloney,Sam Cooper; Donie Whelan, (0-2) Oisin Kavanagh (0-1), Aodan O’Driscoll
Subs: Damian Keniry for Sam Cooper; John Moran for Al O’Driscoll
Morey Movement Hurling League Div 4 RD 3
Thursday 24th April
Scariff 4-14
Broadford 0-9
Venue : Scariff
Broadford went down badly in this intermediate clash in Scariff on Thursday evening last. Unfortunately, from the off we looked in trouble with Scarif’s direct running and overlapping style of play. Their ability to raise green flags was ultimately the difference between the sides in the evening. On the night Sean Phelan tried his best to stem the tide and cleared a lot of loose balls from centre back but we failed to penetrate the Scariff rear guard over the hour. Broadford still sit in a promising position in 3rd in the league table and with Doora Barefield next Sunday provides us with an opportunity to return to winning ways against a side still looking for their first points of this league campaign.
Hurling League Div 8 RD 3
Tuesday 29th of April
Broadford 4-24
Wolfe Tones 0-7
This performance in Glenomra park on Tuesday evening was a real reflection of the quality in this panel. With 25 players togged out, we raced into an unassailable lead and led by 2-14 to 0-3 at the interval.
Goals from James Dillion who scored heavily over the hour and Johnny Macnamra with a poacher's finish really signalled our intent. A knee injury to both Darren Macnamra and Jack Kelleher was the only downside on a lovely evening which was preceded with a new set of jerseys from local contractors Pat Doyle and Jp Cosgrove (GC: Gatecastle construction), to captain Keiran O’Connell, vice captain Sean Doyleand management team consisting of Declan Teefy, Mike O’Brien and Michael Kavanagh.
It was a lovely gesture and I hope it will be the tonic for this team to go from strength to strength and to remain top of this junior league table.
Into the second half we furthered our lead with Paul Macnamara, Tom Marsh and Aonghus O’Brien contributing on the scoreboard with the latter scoring a well taken trademark goal. Gavin Brynes introduction also served us as a reminder of his renowned physicality. On the evening we won the majority of duels through the field and this remained even with the introduction of 5 subs.
Good performances from Daniel Greene who’s really enhancing his reputation with his ability to read the game and overlap up the field, as well as Sean Doyle, Kieran O’Connell, Alan O’Brienand nearly a wonderful on the double strike from Ian Doyle which denied him the score of the evening.
Team:
Jack Lovett
Oisin Macmahon (0-1)
James Mason
Sean Doyle
Daniel Greene (0-1)
Darren Macnamara
Paul Macnamara
Keiran O’Connell
Michael O’Donoghue (0-1)
Alan O’Brien
John Moran (1-1)
Jack Kelleher (0-1)
James Dillion (1-9)
Paul O’Connell (0-3)
Johnny Macnamara (1-1)
Subs:
Gavin Byrnes
Ian Doyle
Paul Macnamra (0-3)
Tom Marsh (0-1)
Aonghus O’Brien (1-2)