AIB Club Intermediate Football Semi Final, Templenoe V Oughterard

 Templenoe 0-12, Oughterard (Galway) 1-12.

Unfortunately, a second trip to Croke Park in five years was just not to be for Templenoe after they were edged out by Oughterard in a tight contest played in difficult conditions at Killmallock last Saturday.

The match was played before a large attendance and Templenoe chose to play with the breeze for the first half, although the wind subsequently tended to change directions during the course of the game. Cian Hallissey opened the scoring inside the first minute, to get Templenoe off to good start, but Oughterard countered promptly with a pointed free from Matthew Tierney. However, the Munster Intermediate champions did have the better of the exchanges overall in the first half. Brian Crowley popped over Templenoe’s second point following a well worked team move involving Adrian Spillane, Sean Sheehan and Kieran O’Neill. Oughterard replied with Niall Lee slotting over a free. Then in the 10th minute, Stephen O’Sullivan looked to be in a great goal scoring position after been played through by Brian Crowley, but Oughterard just about got bodies back in time to divert the ball out for a 45, as Templenoe were advancing on goal. Teddy Doyle landed the resultant 45 between the posts to put Templenoe ahead by 0-03 to 0-02 after 11 minutes. Then Oughterard’s Ronan Molloy burst up the field from centre back to tie up the scores again, before Killian Spillane did well to fist the ball over the ball, despite close attention from the Galway side’s defence.

In the 19th minute, Oughterard almost capitalised on a Templenoe mistake at the back, but the Kerrymen adverted the danger and were soon three points ahead, with two scores in quick succession from Brian Crowley and Stephen O’Sullivan. The Oughterard half back line were impressive going forward throughout the contest and wing back Ryan Monaghan was next to prove his scoring credentials following a great solo run up the field, to reduce the margin back to two points. In the closing minutes of the first half, Teddy Doyle took on the Oughterard defence to fire the ball over the bar, although there was a glimmer of a goal chance. The Connacht Intermediate champions though were making sure Templenoe would not get away from them and Matthew Tierney added another free before the interval.

Half Time Score: Templenoe 0-07, Oughterard 0-05.

The game was all to play for and on resumption Oughterard showed their intent, with the other member of their half back line, Cian Monaghan venturing forward to get his first of two points. Stephen O’Sullivan had an effort saved by the keeper, before Killian Spillane went short with a sideline to Brian Crowley, who in turn swung the ball over the bar to add to his tally. Oughterard hit back with a score of their own, with Matthew Tierney finding the range from play. Between the 36th minute and the 43rd minute Templenoe did have chances to put day light between the sides, only to shoot 4 wides. This was to prove crucial in the finish. One of these wides was low shot at goal from Josh Crowley Holland after he received a pass from Killian Spillane, but his effort went narrowly and agonisingly wide of the post. Instead all Templenoe had to show for this dominant 7 minute spell for was just the one point from play by Killian Spillane. Then in the 47th minute came the turning point that was to set Oughterard on their way to victory, when Paul Walsh intercepted an attempted pass before burying the ball into the top corner of the net. This was a real sucker punch for Templenoe, and the game was now on a knife edge with Oughterard in front for the first time on a score line of 0-09 to 1-07.

Oughterard immediately followed up their goal with a point from play from Patrick Walsh. Templenoe were desperately trying to halt their opponents momentum with Gavin Crowley getting up the field to earn a free, which was converted by Stephen O’Sullivan. Oughterard though were determined to keep their grip on the game and a minute later Cian Monaghan got his second point to restore their two points advantage. Then Gavin Crowley got forward again to cut the deficit to the minimum and set up a grand stand finish. The ebb and flow nature of the closing minutes continued when Oughterard substitute Daniel Kenny split the posts to make the score 0-11 to 1-10 with six minutes of normal time remaining, before Killian Spillane grabbed another point to keep the contest in the melting pot. The tension in the stands was palpable at this stage, but it was the Galway men that seized the initiative as they moved the ball back down the field, to pop over two last points courtesy of Enda Tierney and Matthew Tierney. Templenoe with substitute Pat Spillane Jnr making an impact fought frantically to get a goal and right at the death and they did create a chance, but the Oughterard defence diverted a well struck shot from Adrian Spillane out for a 45. The Connacht champions had plenty of bodies back to deal with the resultant 45 and with that the referee blew the full time whistle.

Commiserations to all the Templenoe players and management, who did the Club very proud on getting this far in the competition. Best of luck to Oughterard in the final!

Final Score: Templenoe 0-12, Oughterard 1-12.

Scorers:

Templenoe: Brian Crowley 0-03, Killian Spillane 0-03, Stephen O’Sullivan 0-02 (0-01f), Teddy Doyle 0-02 (0-01 45), Cian Hallissey 0-01, Gavin Crowley 0-01.

Oughterard: Matthew Tierney 0-04 (0-02f), Paul Walsh 1-00, Cian Monaghan 0-02, Niall Lee 0-01 (0-01f), Ronan Molloy 0-01, Ryan Monaghan 0-01, Patrick Walsh 0-01, Daniel Kenny 0-01, Enda Tierney 0-01.

Teams:

Templenoe: Danny Cahalane, Michael Hallissey, Tadhg Morley, Kieran O’Neill, Gavin Crowley, Tom Spillane, Patrick Clifford, Sean Sheehan, Adrian Spillane, Teddy Doyle, Brian Crowley ©, Josh Crowley Holland, Stephen O’Sullivan, Killian Spillane, Cian Hallissey

Subs: John Spillane, Kieran McCarthy, Pat Spillane.

Oughterard: Jordan Waller, Ciaran Hanley, Eddie O’Sullivan, Liam Moran, Cian Monaghan, Ronan Molloy, Ryan Monaghan, Enda Tierney, PJ McGauley, Patrick Walsh, Matthew Tierney, Eric Lee, Brian Lambert, Niall Lee, Paul Walsh.

Subs: Daniel Kenny, Cian Harte.

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Published: 12 January 2020

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Lee Strand Team Sponsorship

Thank you to John O'Sullivan of Lee Strand for sponsoring the Templenoe Team in advance of the All Ireland Club Intermediate Semi Final this weekend

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Published: 09 January 2020

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AIB Club Intermediate Football Chmapionship Player Sponsorship 2020

Templenoe are back into full flow in the AIB Club Intermediate Football Championship and have qualified for the All Ireland Semi Final with Oughterard of Galway. The match is scheduled for Saturday 1th January at Kilmallock GAA Grounds in Limerick. We hope all our supporters can make it on the day displaying the blue and white.

This is a huge occasion for the Club and the team are busily preparing for the final. We would like your assistance to help finance the preparations for the big day through our Player Sponsorship scheme.

If you would like to help out the team, €50 will sponsor a player for training and gear.

For more information or to nominate a player for sponsorship, please contact club Chairman Tomas O'Connor, Timmy Clifford at the Blackwater Tavern or any Templenoe GAA Club officer.

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Published: 07 January 2020

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AIB All Ireland Club Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final, Templenoe V Oughterard.

We have a huge match this weekend as Templenoe travel to Kilmallock in Limerick to take on Oughterard of Galway in the All Ireland Intermediate Semi Final.

All support will be especially welcome

Links

Galway Bay FM preview: https://galwaybayfm.ie/sports/oughterard-footballers-set-sights-on-croke-park/

Galway Advertiser: https://galwaybayfm.ie/sports/oughterard-footballers-set-sights-on-croke-park/

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Published: 06 January 2020

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Templenoe Coiste na nÓg meeting:

There will be a Templenoe Coiste na nÓg meeting next Sunday, 12th January at 4pm in the Templenoe Community Center.

The meeting is to plan for the upcoming year in underage football. We would encourage a representative from each family of all underage children to attend.

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Published: 06 January 2020

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Division 2 County Senior Football League Provisional Fixtures 2020

Please note that these are provisional fixtures and can be amended.

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Published: 03 January 2020

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AIB All Ireland Club Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final, Templenoe V Oughterard.

AIB All Ireland Club Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final, Templenoe V Oughterard.

Saturday 11th January at 2pm in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick

Tickets will only be available to purchase on the day at the Gaelic Grounds, with the prices as follows.

Adults: €10

Students/Senior Citizen: €5

U16's: Free of Charge

Valid ID must be produced to avail of Senior/Student priced ticket

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Published: 03 January 2020

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AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship fixtures

The AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship fixtures have been released and are as follows.

Semi-Finals 11th January 2020

Gaelic Grounds, Limerick 14:00 Oughterard v Templenoe

Referee: TBC, (E.T. in Necessary)

St Oliver Plunkett Park, 13:30 Mattock Rangers v Magheracloone

Referee: TBC, (E.T. in Necessary)

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Published: 10 December 2019

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Templenoe GAA Club Kids Christmas Party

Templenoe GAA Club Kids Christmas party.

Sunday 15th December from 3:30pm to 5pm in the Templenoe Community Centre.

Hope to see you all there.

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Published: 06 December 2019

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AIB Munster Club Intermediate Football Championship Final, Templenoe V St Breckans (Clare) Match Report

AIB Munster Club Intermediate Football Championship Final.

Templenoe 0-14, St Breckans (Clare) 0-05.

Templenoe brought down the curtain on what has been a glorious decade for the Club with a hard earned nine points victory over St Breckans in the Munster Club Intermediate football final at Mallow last Sunday. It was another historic day for the Club who have embarked on an extraordinary journey since 2010. Templenoe have gone from winning the Novice Shield that year, to capturing the Novice Championship in 2013, before adding the County, Munster and All Ireland Junior club Championship titles in 2015/16 to the club’s roll of honour. Then last May the long sought after County Intermediate Championship was finally won and last Sunday Templenoe were crowned Munster Club Intermediate football champions.

Templenoe did not quite repeat the five star display they produced against Éire Óg in the Munster Semi Final, but they used their experience well and showed good patience and composure as the game went on to overcome a dogged St Breckans side. The game was played in ideal conditions for the time of year and both teams brought plenty of support. Templenoe opened the scoring with midfielder Sean Sheehan popping the ball over the bar after he was played through by Teddy Doyle. But from early on it was clear Templenoe would not have everything their own way against a very organised St Breckans, who were getting lots of bodies back and making life difficult for the opponents attack. Padraig Kelly levelled the scores for St Breckans with a placed ball effort, before Stephen Tierney put the Clare side ahead for the first and only time in the game. Soon after the Banner Countymen were dealt a blow, when they lost their wing forward Maccon Bryne to a black card. Templenoe though were struggling for scores during this spell, which was not helped by them kicking 5 wides in the first half. It would take until the 19^th minute before Templenoe would eventually register their second score of the match courtesy of Killian Spillane, following a good team move which started all the way back from goalkeeper Danny Cahalane. This made the score 2 points apiece. Then two points on the trot from Stephen O’Sullivan, one from a free and one from open play, helped steady the ship for the Kerry side after a turbulent opening 20 minutes. Shortly before the break, Brian Crowley somehow managed to swing the ball over the bar to extend Templenoe’s lead to three points, despite been put under strong pressure from the Breckans defence. The side representing Lisdoonvarna and Doolin had the final say in the half with centre forward Padraig Kelly nailing a 45 to reduce the deficit back to two points.

Half Time Score: Templenoe 0-05, St Breckans 0-03.

Templenoe had the perfect start to the second half with Adrian Spillane splitting the posts from throw in, after he soloed through the Breckans defence. Then St Breckans missed a gilt edge chance to blow the game wide open, when Colm O’Brien looked to be through on goal only to pull his shot low and wide of the posts. Templenoe’s Stephen O’Sullivan and Killian Spillane traded frees with St Breckans Aidan Davidson (2) to make score 0-08 to 0-05 after 41 minutes. But then the Clare side suffered a big setback, when Liam Tierney picked up a second yellow to reduce St Breckans to 14 men and a minute later things got even worse for them, when Breckans lost their impressive long range free taker Padraig Kelly to a black card. Templenoe were now beginning to find space and were determined to make the numerical advantage count. Patrick Clifford ventured up from defence to extend Templenoe’s lead to four points, before two of Templenoe’s inter-county stars Adrian Spillane and Gavin Crowley combined, with the former grabbing his second point of the game. Cian Hallissey was next to write his name on the scoresheet and then Stephen O’Sullivan inflicted further misery on St Breckans when he dispossessed his marker to fire the ball over the bar. This made the score 0-12 to 0-04 with nine minutes remaining. To their credit, St Breckans kept fighting and tried hard to manufacture a goal, with a high ball in from Aidan Davidson to their full forward Joseph McGann, but the Templenoe defence were rock solid and they cleared the ball to safety. Templenoe completed their shift with Stephen O’Sullivan slotting over two more points, before referee John Ryan blew the full time whistle.

Templenoe have now won two Munster titles in five years, which is an outstanding achievement for small Club. Congratulations to all the players, management and backroom team, who have all been putting in a tremendous amount of work since late last year. Attention will now turn to the weekend of the 11^th January, when Templenoe will take on Oughterard of Galway to battle it out for a place in the All Ireland Club Intermediate Football Final. We wish all our players and management the very best with the preparations in the weeks ahead. 

Final Score: Templenoe 0-14, St Breckans 0-05.

Scorers:

Templenoe: Stephen O’Sullivan 0-06 (0-02f), Killian Spillane 0-02 (0-01f), Adrian Spillane 0-02, Brian Crowley 0-01, Sean Sheehan 0-01, Patrick Clifford 0-01, Cian Hallissey 0-01.

St Breckans: Aidan Davidson 0-02 (0-02f), Padraig Kelly 0-02 (0-01f, 0-01[45]), Stephen Tierney 0-01.

Teams:

Templenoe: Danny Cahalane, Michael Hallissey, Tadhg Morley, Kieran O’Neill, Gavin Crowley, Tom Spillane, Patrick Clifford, Sean Sheehan, Adrian Spillane, Teddy Doyle, Brian Crowley ©, Josh Crowley Holland, Stephen O’Sullivan, Killian Spillane, Cian Hallissey

Subs: John Spillane, Pat Spillane, Kieran McCarthy, Martin Reilly, John Rice, Joseph Sheehan.

St Breckans: Tristian O’Callaghan, Daniel Carey, Evan Barrett, Cian Burke, Jack Sheedy, Alan Sweeney ©, Rowan Danaher, Liam Tierney, Dale Masterson, Maccon Byrne, Padraig Kelly, Stephen Tierney, Colm O’Brien, Joseph McGann, Aidan Davidson.

Subs: Conor Shannon, Robert O’Connell, Michael Hogan, Pat Nagle, Killian Blood, Darragh Flaherty.

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Published: 02 December 2019

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