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1983

SOCCER

SAM MAGUIRE'S G.A.A. COLUMN
G.A.A. CONGRESS The G.A.A. congress has come to Galway for the second time. Once again it was a great organisational success for the Galway Co. Board and its various sub-committees. While the Congress itself had very little meat in it, the cabaret, hosted by the inimitable Paschal Spelman in the Great S o u t h e r n Hotel on Saturday night was, as President Paddy Buggy said on Sunday "the most enjoyable half-time we ever had in the G.A.A." Paschal with a few of his "Taste of Galway" artists notably Ann Melia, whose singing talents and stage presence have developed so much since I heard her last, literally brought down the house which had 451 guests seated. There were many other highlights of a memorable weekend, not least the President's own , speech and his very gracious tribute to Kerry, the address by His Lordship Dr. Eamonn Casey who, as he says himself, has the record "of having closed a G.A.A. club and of founding one namely Monaleen in Limerick". A l t o g e t h e r a great weekend and Galway can feel proud of itself. "GOAL" FAST On Saturday next, Holy Saturday, a "Goal" Fast in aid of Third World Charity, in this case India and Ethiopia, will be held in Eyre Square, Galway, with prominent Galway G.A.A. stars taking part. This charity organisation founded by John O'Shea (Evening Press) has, with the help of sportsmen and supporters, raised much money for worthwhile causes. You can expect to see John Connolly and his brothers Joe and Michael, Niall Mclnerner, Tom Naughton, Tony ed with the benefit of Regan, Danno Heaslip teamwork. These characthe For Auction man, teristics would surely Liam Sammon, Enda e p i t o m i z e his own Colleran, Gerry Mulholl- ambitions for underage and and his friends (who football. are providing the music) This year, invitations among o t h e r s . The have been sent to many caravan in the square is teams in the county in being p r o v i d e d by addition to all city clubs. McDonnells Caravans of Last year, Renmore Oranmore. You are all achieved a unique double asked to dip in your by winning both sections pockets and go all out for of the competition. "goal". O.K. I'll see you Mervue (Willie Walsh in the Square on Holy Cup holders) must be Saturday D.V. fancied to emulate this record this year, but they SALTHILL G.A.A. can expect tough FIXTURES 3rd. Salthill, All games in the Prairie. opposition from and Fr. UlOat 11 a.m. Highfield St. Michael's host club's Griffin's. The v Glenard, Referee Pat chances must, of course, Kelly. UIO at 11 a.m. be respected while Knocknacarra v Devon, Referee Tom Burke. U13 Claregalway or Micheal Breathnanch's at 12 noon, Highfield v prove to be the could "dark Glenard, Referee Ger horses". Conway. U13 at 12 noon, The games start at 1 Knocknacarra v Devon, p.m. on Easter Monday Referee Jerry Murray. Salthill travel to next and will continue all L^e 11 e'f ITe n rij' a't t h e afternoon on the playing weekend with 14 other pitches opposite Renmoteams including Milltown re Church. Given a fine and Mountbellew and the day, it should prove to be home team for this an enjoyable way of prestigious 7-a-side spending the holiday tournament. A good time evening. Admission is will be had by all in "The free. Hills of Donegal". I attended these games last year for the entire CORN UI h-UIGINN e v e n i n g of E a s t e r The Renmore G.A.A. Monday and had a great Club are hosting the time. It was a cold second annual U14 evening and yet I'll football "Blitz" tourna- remember the football ment on Easter Monday from last year long after I for the Corn Ui hUiginn. have forgotten many This 9-a-side competition more highly publicised which enjoyed such a affairs. Be sure to come successful inauguration along and give the lads all last year is to commemo- the support you can. rate the late Michael O hNext week I will have Uiginn, c a p t a i n of Galway's winning All- details on the McNamee Ireland Football team of awards and a competition for G.A.A. Design 1938. Centenary CommemorIt was designed to ative items. promote an open and constructive-type game, affording young players the space and opportunity to express their individual skills combin-

Hibs reach Final at Second Attempt
Hibernians 4 Merville/Carraroe 1 Galway H i b e r n i a n s , tipped by many to capture the Connacht Junior Cup this season have made their way into the final when they outplayed Marville/Carraroe in the semi final replay at Terryland Park on Sunday. Its been over 30 years since Hibs captured the Connacht Junior Cup, 1951 to be exact, but on Sunday's display them must start favourites to capture the trophy when they oppose Dynamo Blues (Tuam) on April 17. Hibs keeper Tom Lally who played soccer for Glasgow Celtic, Sligo Rovers, St. Pat's Ath., Athlone Town a n d G a l w a y Rovers will be playing in his first Connacht Junior Cup final when he lines out on April 17. Tom, who came into the Hibernian side earlier this season, got little to do on Sunday as the twin striking force of John T i e r n e y a n d Colm N a u g h t o n tore the Mervile defence to shreds especially in the first half. Central defenders Dave Daly and John Cleary w e r e in c o m m a n d throughout. In centrefield Hibs played Joe Devlin, Jackie McSweeney and Mike Rafter and this trio made sure that their front-runners got ample opportunity to show their skills and the strikers did not disappoint their followers. Gerald Flaherty played up front for most of the game and was in position to watch Merville full back Colm Farrell put through his own goals for the opener and Ger laid on the pass for Naughton to score his sides second goal. John Walsh at right-back and Eddie Ward on the left saw to it that Merville's approach down the wings were limited. Before dealing with the game, a suggestion for what it's worth. I would like to see Joe Devlin line out at right back, in the final with John Walsh at midfield and Ger Flaherty at left of midfield in order to attack from the back with Tierney and Naughton up front in a 4-4-2 formation. again with a move which was started by Eddie Ward who parted to Ger Flaherty down the left wing. Flaherty's centre left Naughton with an easy task of scoring from close in. After 24 minutes Hibs went three up. Naughton availed of a defensive error before drawing the Merville keeper Carney to score. Owen M c L o u g h l i n missed what appeared an easy chance to get one back for the visitors before half-time when he shot wide from close in. Six minutes into the second half John Walsh saw his shot deflected for a corner by substitute Sean Rooney. After sixteen minutes of the half Joe Reilly came on for Mike Rafter and sixteen minutes later Reilly was substituted by Pat Ward much to the surprise of the fair sized attendance. Merville got one back 33 minutes into the half when Eddie Devins headed to the roof of the net from close in. With four minutes remaining Hibs scored the goal of the match. Jackie McSweeney played a long ball out of defence to the right wing where John Tierney beat a defender before playing an inch perfect pass across the goalmouth for substitute Pat Ward to score. If Hibs can reproduce Sundays form in the final then the Connacht Junior Cup should be theirs for the t a k i n g , but in my opinion. Dynamo Blues will be no pushover.

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TENNIS
The first competition of the new tennis season takes place over the Easter weekend April 1st to April 4th, Good Friday to Easter Monday the compeitions which will be graded will be singles and a plate, doubles and mixed. The competition is being sponsored by the Mike Conneely Trophy Centre. All early rounds of the competition will be timed and the time table will be as follows. Good Friday first round of singles doubles and plate. Saturday subsequent rounds of singles and doubles, Easter Sunday Mixed competition and final rounds of all comoetitions on Easter Monday. Entries will close on Wednesday at 6 p.m. WINTER TENNIS The winter tennis season closed with 2 competitions over the week end. There was an entry of 24 couples and the following were the winners, Martin McGrath & Colette Mulhern, Colm Powell and Lorna Duffy, Tommy Powers and Una Jordan, Mike Geraghty and Sheila Colgan. On Sunday evening in a mens doubles match Mike Geraghty's whiz kids had a resounding 8-4 win over Frank Haydens dads army. The games were keenly contested after the same teams played a draw on St. Patrick's Day, but on this occasion youth prevailed. players home club. Under rule 19 of the handicapping rules, the h'capping committee may arbitrarily cut that players handicap if they feel it does not reflect his current form.

Hibernians: Lally, Walsh, Ward E., Cleary, Daly, McSweeney, Devlin, Rafter, Naughton, Tierney, Flaherty, Sub. Reilly (for Rafter) Ward P. (for Reilly). Merville/Carraroe: Carney, Farrell, Keaney, Kennedy, Kenny, Rooney, McLoughlin, Kielty, Devins, Hartingan, Monaghan. Subs. Rooney S. (for Keaney) Kennedy T. (for McLoughlin). FIXTURES Castlerea Celtic will oppose either Merville Untd. or U.C.G. in the Connacht Senior Cup final on Easter Sunday. Mervue Untd. who have already captured the THE PLAY Connacht Senior League While Hibs almost this season had a semi entirely dominated the final date with U.C.G. on first half Mervilles Joe Tuesday. Galway Untd. Kielty struck the crossbar o p p o s e U . C . D . at with a free from 25 yards Terryland Park in the after 7 minutes of play. final home league game The home side opened of the season and take on the scoring after 12 Drogheda Untd. at minutes when a cross United Park t ^ Pdrtowfrom Colm Naughton ing Sunday t6 wind up was headed into his own their league campaign for net by Merville's full back this season. Colm Farrell. Two Centre Circle. minutes later Hibs scored

GOLF

Friday, Saturday and Sunday next April 1/2 Easter Hamper 4 ball agregate (semi open). Three prizes each day plus 1st and 2nd overall. Sunday April 3 Faller (Badminton Section) Cup, 18 holes stableford. Monday April 4 4 ball v par aggregate. April 17, O.L.B.C. Golfing Society Open Day in aid of Summer Camp. Ladies, Tuesday March 22 Waterford Vodka F o u r s o m e s , winners: Helen Timon (25) & Dy mpna Ford (29) 68 nett. Second Joan Kavanagh (22) & T. Kenehan (33) 71'4 Tuesday next April 5: McDonagh Cup, 4 from class A and 4 from class B to qualify for matchplay. A very important G.U.I, regulation, concerning scores in golf societies outings, came into force on March 21 last. As and from that Pictured at the presentation of prizes at the finals of section two of the Reidy date, such scores will not Cup, are Matt Higgins, Furniture Centre, Merlin Park, Olive Kelly, Captain of be a c c e p t a b l e for the runnersup team, Frank Reidy, The Furniture Centre, Merlin Park, Patricia handicapping purposes F}i/nn, Captain of tlw winning team, Joe Hig^ns, Vekia Furniture and Valerie although nett scores Stevenson, F^O Badminton Section G.L.T.C. better than the S.S.S. will have to be returned to the

GALWAY LAWN TENNIS CLUB

MENS HOCKEY
G a l w a y r e t a i n the Godfrey Cup for the third successive year when they defeated the Midland League champions Kilkenny 2-0 at Dangan last Sunday. Captain Dave Hennessy scored mid-way through the first half from a Tony Doyle cross and Paul Sandys secured victory with a well taken late s e c o n d half g o a l . Goalkeeper Sean Hogan made some match winning saves with Dave B. Conner strong in defence. On Saturday Galway defeated Catholic Institute 3-0 at Dangan, all the goals came in the first half. Scorers: D. Hennessy, T. Hargrave and G. Small.