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Simonstown just edged out in senior quarter final

Simonstown 1—7(1—2) Wolfe Tones 0—12(0—6)   Simonstown made their exit from the  2024  Fairyhouse Steel Senior Football Championship on Saturday afternoon in Parc Tailteann where neighbours Wolfe Tones clung on for a two point win.    Tones won the  toss by  Referee David Gough and played with the wind blowing into  Hospital end in first half. Using the wind had posted two points before Ben Hoey with fine effort from distance opened Simonstowns account. Sean Conlon and Tadgh Hanrahan were on top at midfield and setting up play when  Sean Tobin got on the end of a move and while his   shot was  partially saved  by  Tones net minder O Gallachoir it  crept over the line  and put Simons 1—1 to 0—2 ahead with eight minutes gone. Unfortunately Sean Tobin got injured in the move  ​and had to be replaced by Shane McEnery. This was ablow to simonstown as he had been leading the attack well at that point. At that stage  the  Sky Blues had  put together a number of good  moves but the wind either  held up passes or they were just cut out at the last moment by resolute Tones defenders with inter county experience. A Thomas O Reilly  free and a Cian Ward "special"  from out near side line on Terrace side had the teams level at the  end of first quarter 1—1  to 0—4. Tones went in front with a point from play while Padraig McKeever stroked over a difficult free after Aaron Farrelly was heavily fouled to have the teams level 1—2 to 0—5 with four minutes remaining in first half. Brian Conlon went through the heart on the defence but O Gallachoir produced a fine save low down at his left hand post. Cian Ward found himself in a little space and  another special from an acute angle ​put Tones ahead in second minute of injury time.  The first half defending by Simonstown was excellent limiting Tones to shooting from distance. At the short whistle; Tones 0—6 Simons 1—2.     Simonstown now had the wind advantage and Eogan Gough fired over  after a lengthy spell of patient play with three minutes to tie the match 1—3 to 0—6.​ Then Sky Blues  Sean Conlon cut through the defence but O Gallachoir brought off a great save and  the  ball was scrambled to safety. Tones  went upfield  immediately and went  ahead from play but Tadgh Hanrahan split the posts 1—4 to 0—​7  as the game entered the fourth quarter. Tones had  a very productive five minutes adding three points. Saron O Fionnagain caught two balls under pressure  in goalmouth area and  converted  both.Caolan Ward  then  tapped over a minute later. Thomas O Reilly added a close in free while in between these scores Shane McEnery  with his back to goal pointed for Simons to leave three  between the teams 0—11 to 1—5 with eight second half  minutes  to play.​ Padraig McKeever fired over from distance but Oisin Martin  put Tones three up with normal time up. An all out last attack as Shane Barry floated a driven ball into goalmouth where Briain Conlons palmed effort just went over the bar in fourth of injury time. Both sets of players were exhausted as Tones clung on and claimed Semi-Final place.  Seven Simonstown  players  got on score sheet with Tones conceding just one scoreable free. Tones had six players on target with Simonstown defenders conceding just   two scoreable frees. Well done to Manager Joe Lyons, coaches/selectors Eanna Donoghue,Keith Brady, physio Keith Matthews, Tommy Caffrey and Jim McCabe for looking after team during year.  A very special  word of appreciation and thanks to  sponsor Alan Meade of  Landscape Solutions for their support.    **Simonstown;** Robbie Burlingham..Mark Devlin, Michael Gavin, Aaron Chinchilla... Eddie Nash, Briain Conlon (0—1), Brian McGrath...Sean Conlon, Tadgh Hanrahan (0—1),...Josh Carolan, Sean Tobin (1—0)​, Ben Hoey (0—1),...Aaron Farrelly, Padraig McKeever (0—2)1f, Eoghan Gough (0—​1)... **\*\*Subs;** Shane McEnery (0—1), /S.Tobin (inj) 9mn..,Shane Barry /E.Nash.42mn..Stephen Moran/ M.Gavin.55mn... **Extd Panel;**Jimmy Heaney, Shane D.Gallagher,Luke Caffrey, Mark Gardiner, David McKeever,Jack Melia, Liam Purvis, Peter Duffy, Ruairi Brady, Eoghan Foley,Shane Kavanagh, Colin Wickham..      ​ **\*\*Wolfe Tones;** Ciaran O Gallachoir,..Conor Shepherd, Shane Glynn, Sean Considine,...Dan O Neil, Adam O Neill, Niall O Reilly (0—2)...Oisin Martin (0—1), Sean Penny..Caolan Ward (0—2)​, Saran O Fionnagain (0—2), Thomas O Reilly (0—3)2f,...Cian Ward (0—2),  Fiachra Ward, Stephen Shepherd...   **\*\*\*Subs;** Brughach  O Fionnagain/ S.Penny.14mn..Alan Callaghan/ S.Shepherd.39mn

Simonstown Ladies v St.Ultans semi final

This Friday night Simonstown ladies proudly sponsored by landscaping.solutions are in the Semi final of Kepak Intermediate Football Championship . Let’s get behind the ladies Friday night in Simonstown at  7:30 pm to support them all the way ..  Ticket link below :  Also cash at gate Adults €10  Under 16s free   https://www.universe.com/events/kepak-intermediate-championship-semi-final-2024-simonstown-v-st-ultans-tickets-C491DX(https://www.universe.com/events/kepak-intermediate-championship-semi-final-2024-simonstown-v-st-ultans-tickets-C491DX) 

Junior C ladies v St .Marys

This Friday .. Junior C  Championship Quarter Final ..  Simonstown v St.Marys  . In Donore at 8 pm  €5 per person  U16s free

Senior Men v Wolfe Tones . Quarter Final

The Senior Men proudly sponsored by landscaping.solutions are out this Saturday in the Senior football Championship Quarter Final against Wolfe Tones .. 3 pm in Páirc Tailteann  All support greatly appreciated  Ticket link below :  https://www.universe.com/events/meath-gaa-sfc-qf-simonstown-v-wolfe-tones-dunshaughlin-v-ratoath-tickets-J9VNZ0(https://www.universe.com/events/meath-gaa-sfc-qf-simonstown-v-wolfe-tones-dunshaughlin-v-ratoath-tickets-J9VNZ0)

RIP: Charlie Russell

Everyone in Simonstown wish to send our sincere condolences to the Russell and McGuinness family on the sad passing of Charlie.  Charlie is the Father in law of Neil McGuinness (Coach and committee member) and much loved granddad to Sam and Tara our  juvenile players.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. [https://rip.ie/death-notice/charlie-russell-dublin-dalkey-568689 ](https://rip.ie/death-notice/charlie-russell-dublin-dalkey-568689)

Last Man Standing - Sign up ASAP closing on Thursday

**Simonstown Gaels Last Man Standing Competition ** **Entry €10** **Sign up and pay on the Clubzap and you will be added to a Whatsapp group. WE HAVE HAD TO DELAY OUR START .... GET YOUR NAME IN BY MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY 19TH** It’s simple; just pick the winner of one (1) Premier League match each week. If your selection wins you progress to the next week, lose or draw (see point 2) and you’re out. For just one round of fixtures you are allowed to buy back in if your team fails to win the first round.  Once a selection is made, you will not have the ability to change it. You may not pick the same team to win more than once during the tournament (unless the competition progresses past 20 weeks).  All selections must be received no later than 11am on the day of the first match of the week. For midweek rounds where the first game kicks off at 7.45pm or later, all selections must be in by 6pm.  Should you forget to make your selection in any week, you will automatically be assigned the first team that you have not selected in alphabetical order. Once a team is automatically selected, you will not have the ability to change the selection. NB **AFC Bournemouth** are the first team alphabetically.  In the event that any match involving a team you have selected is postponed or cancelled for any reason, you will continue to the next round. However, that team will no longer be available for selection. Rounds of fixtures may take place on weekends or mid-week, depending on available fixtures. The Whatsapp group will be updated the beginning of each week with the games and teams to choose from. The winner will be the ‘**Last Man Standing**‘… the person who has correctly picked a winning team every week and is the only person left in the competition The Whatsapp group will be updated at the end of each round of fixtures to confirm who has been elimated and who remains.. The Prize will be confirmed after the entries to the competition has been confirmed “Simonstown Gaels GFC” organising committee reserve the right to amend these rules at anytime. Any such revision will be binding and effective immediately on posting of notification of such changes on the web site. Your continued use of this game will constitute acceptance of the rules   **Click on the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase.** [**https://simonstowngfc.clubzap.com/products/21481/purchases/new** ](https://simonstowngfc.clubzap.com/products/21481/purchases/new)  

Senior Men premier Div 2 v St.Pats semi final

   Simonstown 0—7 (0—4) St.Patricks 0—10 (0—4).      The  strong swirling wind blowing towards   the town end in Duleek on Saturday eveningmade scoring from play  very difficult in Premier Div. 2 Semi-Final. Close in frees were the order of the day in the scoring department  with 4 of Simonstown 0—7 and six of St.Pats  0—10 coming from auch frees. Any attempt out side twenty metres  either from play or free was blown off course.        Simonstown won the toss and played  "with wind" in first half. They were dominating play and frees from Luke Cafrrey   and Jack Melia had them   two up after seven minutes. Ronan Duffy  then pulled off a great save for Simonstownin Pats first real attack.The Stamullen men  parked the bus and forced the Navan men to shoot from distance and awkard angles  with swirling wind carrying the intended pass too far or just outside of posts at the last second  contributing to a number of wides.  Pats replied with a pointed free on a quick break and squared the tie with a point from play with twenty fives on the  clock. Luke  Caffrey was on target with two from play. As Simonstown pressed forward, quick break outs  resulted in  two frees which were converted and the the teams went into the dressing rooms level  half time at 0—4 each.     Simonstown started the sceond half with intent and  a Jack Melia  rasping  shot hit the under side of cross bar and rebounded into the gratefull arms of a Pats defender. The Stamullen men  added three points ( 2 frees) to lead by three with ten minutes played. Peter Duffy cut through the Pats defence and fired over.  A good Simonstown move ended with Eoghan Foley hitting the butt of post and the ball was scrambled to safety. After that let -off some of the more expierenced Pats players judged the wind better and tagged on three more points ( 1 free) to put them five up with five to play. An all out effort and  final push by  Simonstown ended  in several goalmouth scrambles that resulted in two frees which Luke Caffrey converted. The conditions played a hugh role in quality and outcome of this game.In a very disappointed dressing  room afterwards Manager James Sheehy and selector Justin Ward paid tribute to players for their outstanding effort and committment to team during the year and encouraged them to continue training with seniors as they prepare for quarter final.  Captain Rory O Connor replied  paying tribute to his players and  all those involved with team.   **\*\*Simons;** Ronan Duffy..Liam Purvis, Mark Gardiner,Paddy Heaney..Colin Wickham, Rory O Connor, Eoghan Foley..Peter Duffy (0—1), David McKeever..Ruairi Brady, Joe Lyons, Kyle MvEvoy..Luke Caffrey (0—5)3f, Jack Melia(0—1)f, Fionn O Hanluain... **\*\*Subs;**​Jimmy Heaney/ K.McEvoy (inj),Seamus Kenny/P.Duffy, Shane Kavanagh/ F.O Hanluain, Robbie Smyth/ R.Brady.. **Extd Panel;** Anthony McDonagh, Conor Staunton, Sean O Connell, Alex Carry, Jack Dunne, Dara Sherdian..

U16B ladies v Donaghmore /Ashbourne .

Well done to our U16 B ladies again today 2 out of 2 for them in their league so far  . They are working really well together as team and settling   Into their positions , some lovely football skills and giving it everything on the pitch from min the whistle goes . We are very proud of these young ladies . The hard work and training is really starting to show on pitch .. Thank you to all parents and supporters for been in simonstown today ..

Senior Men Div 2 semi final this Saturday

This Saturday our Senior Men Div 2 , proudly sponsored by landscaping.solutions will play their Semi final against St.Pats . In Duleek at 6pm . All support is greatly appreciated  . Ticket link below : https://www.universe.com/events/meath-gaa-premier-football-semi-final-st-patricks-v-simonstown-tickets-ZGP3M9?ref=universe-discover(https://www.universe.com/events/meath-gaa-premier-football-semi-final-st-patricks-v-simonstown-tickets-ZGP3M9?ref=universe-discover)

Simonstown top group C

Simonstown 1—14  (0—6)   St.Colmcilles 2—10(1—6)​    Simonstown put in great finish coming from two down to score the last three points and top Croup C in the Fairy Steel Senior Championship under lights in Skryne on Thursday night with David Gough on the whistle. Ben Hoey was the hero converting a difficult free in fourth minute of injury time to clinch victory their attacking play deserved. Hoey also opened the Navan mens account after six minutes. Further points from Eoghan Gough,Padraig McKeever(f),Aaron Farrelly and Hoey had the teams level at 0—5 each with twenty seven minutes played.St.Colmcilles got their first goal when Eoghan McCloughlan fisted a loose ball to the net. They added apoint in the next minute having gained possession from kick out but Hoey again stroked over from distance to the leave  Sea Siders leading at the break 1—6 to 0—6.              A  McKeever free and Stafford point for Cilles started the second half scoring. Sean Conlon then found Aaron Farrelly with a delightfull foot pass and he rounded  the keeper and slid to net to tie scores 1—7 each. St.Colmcille second goal arrived a minute later as McCloughlan again reacted sharpest  and posted  past Robbie  Burlingham to put Cilles in front 2—7 to 1—7. Hoey Josh Carolan and Farrelly popped over three points in the following four minutes to tie the score 2—7 to 1—10. Ben Brennan converted two frees for Cilles while Luke Caffrey tapped over for Simonstwon.Matt Breen split the posts for Cille to put them two up 2—10 to 1—11 with two minutes to play. Eoghan Gough and Farrelly ​ slotted over to level the contest before Hoey stroked a late free over to claim victory by one point for Simonstown and winners in Group C.  **\*\*\*\* Quarter Final; Sat;  Sept 21st;  Simonstown v Wolfe Tones..P. Tailtenn 3pm** **Simonstown; ** Robbie Burlingham,...Mark Devlin, Michael Gavin, Aaron Chinchilla..Eddie Nash, Briain Conlon, Stephen Moran,..Sean Conlon, Tadgh Hanrahan,..Shane McEnery,  Josh Carolan(0—1), Ben Hoey (0—5)1f...Aaron Farrelly (1—3), Padraig McKeever (0—2)2f, Eoghan Gough (0—2)..     **Subs;** Shane Barry/ T.Hanrahan 45m..Shane D Gallagher/S.Moran 48m,.. Luke Caffrey (0—1)/S.McEnery 50m..  ** Extd Panel;**David McKeever, Shane Kavanagh, Peter Duffy, Jack Melia, Mark Gardiner, Eoghan Foley, Kyle McEvoy, Ruairi Brady, Colin Wickham, Fionn O Hanluain, Robert Smyth...       **St.Colmcilles;** Andrew Beakey..Adam Lynch, Carl Mullen, Cathal Monaghan..Matthew Breen(0—1), Liam Stafford (0—1), Oisin Brennan...Evan Breen, Ruairi O Grady,..Cathal Hillard (0—1), Sean O Donoghue, Shaun Leonard...Eoghan McCloughlan (2—1), Ben Brennan (0—4)4f, Jack Reynolds (0—2)2f..   ** Subs;** Oisin McAleenan/S.Leonard 36m..David O Byrne/R.O Grady 42m..Luke Hanan/ J.Reynolds 49m..Danny Ehchoya/E.McCloughlan 57m..David Bell/ S.O Donoghue 60m..​

U15 Boys

Date: 24/09/2023 11:00

Competition: Division 1 Championship

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 3 - 10

TBC 3 - 11

Senior Ladies

Date: 16/09/2023 18:00

Competition: Masita Senior Ladies Championship around 3

Venue: Skryne

Skryne 2 - 14

Senior Ladies 3 - 6

Minor (U17) Boys

Date: 16/09/2023 14:00

Competition: Division 2 Championship

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 1 - 5

TBC 7 - 25

U15 Boys

Date: 13/09/2023 19:00

Competition: Division 1 Championship

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 9 - 7

TBC 4 - 4

Minor (U17) Boys

Date: 11/09/2023 19:30

Competition: Division 2 Minor Men Championship

Venue: Stamullen

St. Patricks 7 - 25

Minor (U17) Boys 1 - 5

Senior Men

Date: 09/09/2023 17:15

Competition: Fairyhouse Steel Championship Quarter Final

Venue: Pairc Tailteann

Simonstown Gaels 1 - 5

TBC 2 - 12

Mens adult Premier Team

Date: 05/09/2023 19:30

Competition: PFC Round 4

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 1 - 4

TBC 1 - 14

Senior Ladies

Date: 02/09/2023 18:45

Competition: Masita Ladies Senior Championship Round 2

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 0 - 8

TBC 1 - 13

U13 Boys

Date: 01/09/2023 18:45

Competition: U13 Roinn A

Venue: Simonstown

Simonstown Gaels 5 - 12

TBC 4 - 10

Senior Men

Date: 26/08/2023 18:30

Competition: Round 3, Fairyhouse Steel Championship Group B

Venue: Pairc Tailteann

Simonstown Gaels 2 - 13

TBC 2 - 13