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Galway Advertiser June 27tb 1996

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Salthill Silenced by Surprise Winners Oranmore/Maree
Oranmore/Maree 1 - 11 Salthill 0 - 12

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Sarsfields and 'CasheF Look Safe
Unless there is a m ^ r upset, Castlegar and Sarsfields are safely through to the Galway Senior Hurling Championship quarter-finals. Castlegar regained their composure to account for Killimordaly last weekend after Abbeyknockmoy ran them to a point in the previous championship clash. Gerry Broderick, Michael Healy, Conor MoUoy and Michael Connolly were the backbone of the Castlegar side. Their forwards, who had several wides, were slow in putting away the Killimordaly side. However Killimordaly relied too much on Kerril Greavan to keep them in touch. Champions Sarsfields proved too strong for a Mullagh side which is in the process of rebuilding and now faces relegation. Two goals from Michael McGrath and Petar Cooney put Sarsfields on the road to an easy victory. Gort defeated neighbours Kinvara, who were reduced to 14 men in the second half, while the young Clarenbridge side handed the first defeat to Kilconieron. County wing back Michael Donoghue scored the vital goal 20 minutes into the game, which proved to be a turning point for Clarenbridge. After their dismal first round outing against Castlebar, Turloughmore regained some pride to draw with Abbey-Duniry. Turloughmore were 0 - 10 to 0 - 8 in front three minutes from time when Duniry keeper Kevin Devine smashed home a 21 yard free to the net. Francis Forde then equalised with a free after Diarmuid Moore was fouled. This game provided one of the most spectacular points in years when Turloughmore centre back Cathal Moore soloed out of defSnce and from inside bis own half put the ball over the bar. Last year's finalists Portumna kept on target when they edged out Loughea in a fiercely competitive game. Loughrea had the chance to draw level, but the normally reliable Michael Haverty sent a last-minute free wide. This group is still open.

tac The first surprise of this year's Galway Senior Football Championship was sprung on Sunday when senior Rui debutantes Oranmore/Maree knocked out a fancied Salthill side in the first round. ittn The game, which developed into a Finnegan cancelled Kelly's point, the 1995 Intermediate Champions A; frenzied tie, was played in splendid while Cathal Furey and Conor added three more points to cut the bro! conditions at the revamped Castlegar McGauran exchanged points to leave deficit to the minimum - 0 - 12 to 1 - The the sides deadlocked at 0 - 3 each by 8. grounds. For Salthill may have come to this game the eighth minute. While Salthill made several changes, Cor as hot favourites, but they were met Alan Mulholland began to play an Oranmore maintained the initiative, Mil' by a side that had tremendous convic- influential role in the game as Salthill adding three more points from Fergal 1 tion and purpose. The reputation of eventually took greater control. Collins (2) and Lohan - taking the qui( the much-vaunted former All Ireland Martin Ruane kicked over a good lead for the first time in the match. the finalists, who fielded five of the point on the run, followed quickly by Salthill tried desperately to get back last Galway side which defeated Leitrim another from McGauran to put the into the game, and after a lapse of 20 ttta in the provincial semi-final, meant lit- city side two points in front. minutes they eventually forged an two tle to the Oranmore side. Although Brendan Duffy set up attack on the Oranmore goal. Oranmore provided a superb display Furey who pulled one back for However their efforts were in vaini as ^ ^ i i i us of sheer determination that rocked Oranmore, Salthill stayed in control they notched three successive wii Salthill in the second half The mar- and it took a great save from Derrick The Seasiders searched for a mui iuc9 O gin of victory could have been greater Pender to deny Finnegan a Salthill needed goal to salvage the game, hvA Oranmore/Maree held out for a Gal but for some wayward shooting in the goal. me( deserved victory. first half McGauran pointed the resulting 4S Salthill's downfall came in the mid- and Padraig Ryan set up Richard The new entrants to the senior cham- bel( dle of the park where David Gilmartin Butler to give Salthill a three point pionship have certainly sounded the Jo and Padraig Ryan were totally out- advantage. At that stage Oranmore alarm bells, and if they can tighten cha classed at centre field by the highly looked in trouble as Cullinane, from their attack, they are a real prospect.! ^ efficient Sean Concar and Derek in front of the posts, sent a 13m free The leadership provided by Mark' In Cullinane. In the second half the wide. Kelly, Sean Concar and Eoin Pender Me Salthill full forward line was starved However Salthill gave Oranmore a ensured victory. All forwards got on diff of possession as Oranmore/Maree's lifeline when their defence failed to the score sheet, and when they beganh . halfback line of Timmy Rabbitt, Pat clear ball in frqnt of goal. Mark Kelly to hit form in the second half, they ""' Malone and Kenneth Egan gave picked up and sent the ball to the back were able to punish Salthill. "^"^ ample back-up to their midfield. of the Salthill net to level the scores. Alan Mulholland, John Kilraine, Ian| ^^ Rabbitt's follow-up into attack played Before the break Mulholland and O'Donoghue and P J Kelly tried hi a major role in several of his side's Finnegan put the Seasiders back in all through for Salthill, while in scores. first half Conor McGauran and Nil front by 0 - 9 to 1 - 4. Salthill lacked leadership outfield, With the breeze advantage in the sec- Finnegan were always a dan; although Conor McGauran did pro- ond half Salthill started in brisk fash- However starved of possession in vide example at full forward in the ion and added two points inside 70 second half, there was little these first half But Oranmore had quality seconds. Six minutes later McGauran could do. leadership in wing forward Mark kicked his fourth point of the game Oranmore/Maree: D Pender, Kelly and roving full forward Eoin and Salthill appeared to be coasting to Duffy, J Tighe, S Cannon, T Rabbi Pender, who covered oceans of space victory. Gavin had the chance to put P Malone, K Egan, S Concar, and was a constant problem for the his side ahead in the eighth minute, Cullinane, M Kelly (1-2), B Duffy (( Salthill side. He repeatedly came out but instead of opting for a point, he 1), D Lohan (0-1), F Collins (0- 2). to help his midfield and he was inside tried to lob past the keeper Pender, Pender (0-3), C Furey (0-2). also to finish off several good moves. who made a fine save. Salthill: C McGinley, J Kilraine It was Pender who opened the scorSurprisingly that was the last piece O'Donoghue, R O'Connell, M Kell; ing after 90 seconds, but Niall of action from Salthill and it was a A Mulholland (0-1), P J Kelly, Fmnegan replied with a free a minute further 20 minutes before the fullback Ryan, D Gilmartin, P Gavin, later. However Oranmore, aided by line featured in the game. Ruane, T Morgan, N Finnegan (( the breeze, showed their dominance at Oranmore/Maree took over complete- C McGauran (0-4), R Butler (0-1; midfield. Although Mark Kelly pro- ly at midfield and halfback. Subs, A Barrett for Morgan duced a fine long range point, Mark Kelly started the come-back McDonald for Gilmartin. Oranmore wasted some possession. with a free in the 11th minute. Then

O'Leary to Lead Corinthians
Donal O'Leary has been elected captain of Corinthians' 1st XV for next season following the club's recent agm. O'Leary had taken over the captaincy on several occasions throughout last season. John Noone continues as the club captain. On the administrative side former coach Camie Gallagher takes over as club president. Officers elected: Senior vice-president, Decia McDermott; Junior vice-president, Jimmy Glyni Honorary vice-president, Steve Cunningham; Hon seen tary, Frank Hennegan; Asst secretary, Michael Maddd Hon Treasurer, David McCarthy, Asst treasurer, J Green; PRO Bryan Casbum; Hon fixtures secret; Paddy Flynn; Committee, D White, M Hackett Grealish, T Hogan, P Walsh, S Hosty, L McDona; Trustees, S Egan, T Grealy, A Browne, M Kenm Captain 2nd XV, Enda Lohan; Captain 3rd XV. Gibson. ^'

Wilson o n Song For Killereran
Apart from Oranmore/Maree's victory over Salthill, there were no m^jor surprises at other venues in the football championship opening round last Sunday. Mountbellew/Moylough, without the services of Val Daly, lost out for a second successive year in the first round when they went down to Moyculien by a single point. The losers relied too heavily on the services of Alan Duffy, who scored 11 of their 12 points. Recently-crowned league champions made hard work of defeating Monivea/Abbey at Menlough. Monivea were in command in the early stages courtesy of a Gerry Daly goal. Tommy Wilson was on song for Kilereran and he sealed victory with a late goal. Tuam Stars' experience and craft was too much for Clonbur A Willie Brogan goal in the fourth minute set up the Tuam Stars' victory.

Galway golfers are being told to "cover their heads" this summer. The warning, w, ope against cancer campaign, is: golfets arc u the sun - cover up or suffer ihc A spokesperson for the Irish College of General pr .r!.r,iin,-rs. Df Michnol rivnn. says golfers risk getting ,nit on the ;i and back of the neck, wnun vail lead to skin van^i-i ni later life. Four out of five cases of skin cancer are preventable, he golfers the ris s) wear a hat with a brim; b) be CAtra cdieful lu noon-day sun; c) vste broad spectrum sunscreens with a high protection factor."

Golfers Warned

Salthill Sports Camp 1996| Salthill GAA Complex
Weekly courses starting July 8th, 15th, 22nd Swimming, Football, Badminton, Basketball
for further information contact
Mick Roche, Dip PE (20 yrs. experience) j 47 Dalysport Rd., Salthill Phone 523076