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27-08-10 Hurlers head for Championship Quarter-Finals again
14-08-10 Relegation fears dampened but Darkest Force felled by Na Fianna
10-08-10 Gorman Cup stays at home but Dardis Cup heads to Clondalkin
19-07-10 A Farewell to the Hill (and hogweed)
17-07-10 Two more narrow losses for the Dark Force Footballers
14-07-10 Hurlers put one foot in AHL5
05-07-10 A week of mixed fortunes for the footballers of St Brendans
21-06-10 Smiles in the Sun as Dark Force are simply Brazil-liant
19-06-10 Tears in the Sun for Dark Forces
15-06-10 Hurlers bounce back to top of the table
31-05-10 Crusher Crushes Raheny but another loss in AFL9
28-05-10 As the saying goes: A game of 2.6 halves
22-05-10 Na Fianna foiled by Ritchie Barry's Hand of God but Dark Force go down against Naomh Olaf
19-05-10 St Brendan's left Lucan' for two League points lost
18-05-10 We haven't gone away, you know.
25-04-10 Unlucky Thirteen as St Brendan's Exit Champ'ship
29-03-10 In SOD we trust
22-03-10 We didn't want the Parson Cup anyway
14-03-10 This time, it's St Brendan's all shook up by Erin's Isle
08-03-10 Gorman Super Sunday II: Hurlers in fine form but Footballers lose nothing in defeat
28-02-10 Last minute heartache for Darkest Force on debut
28-02-10 Heery's Moment of Magic
16-02-10 Brendans try to avenge Final defeats on August 15th, and the rest of the 2010 Fixtures.
14-02-10 Brendans 'No Training' policy almost bears fruit, Hurlers win AHL7.
08-02-10 St Brendan's gives birth to bouncing second football team, play two challenges & 1st's Parson cup Details.
06-12-09 Player of the year gongs for Garvin & Carey
25-11-09 Those wacky folk from Oldtown inflict more Final misery on St. Brendans
01-11-09 Championship Final: Wild Geese just had that little bit extra
27-10-09 A Golden October Bank Holiday Weekend for the Dark Forces
13-10-09 Ballygar 2009 - Hurlers lose epic, Footballers win comprehensively
05-10-09 Unrehearsed Drama at Fortress Grangegorman
23-09-09 Shane Foley. Pressure with a capital P, but hurlers exit Championship in the replay
20-09-09 WE ARE GOING TO PARNELL PARK, no wait a minute, its Balgriffin again!
07-09-09 Junior Championship. Karl 3:3
25-08-09 Back to winning ways for the Footballers
20-08-09 St Brendan's first team surrender Dardis Cup, seconds wins Gorman Cup, Hurler’s on Cloud 9
05-08-09 Dardis Cup & Gorman Cup wins for The Dark Forces
24-07-09 Gael Force winds down Dark Force
17-07-09 Na Fianna Foiled by Damien Kelly
11-07-09 Victory on the Double for Footballers
07-07-09 Hurlers in 20 point turnaround against St. Marks while Footballers defeat Erin’s Isle in Finglas Thriller
29-06-09 Ed Duignan's Magic White Boots does the trick at Glenauline Park
22-06-09 Captain Fantastic Ryan rallies Brendan's to win
19-06-09 Feehan over-carries St Brendan's to victory
15-06-09 St Brendans lead Clann Mhuire on a merry Jig(gy)
05-06-09 Hurlers make it four out of four as Footballers recapitalise AIB
29-05-09 Karl Feehan in Seventh Heaven
21-05-09 Footballers play an actual match, Hurlers lose in Championship and win in League in Thomas Davis double-header
17-05-09 Brendan’s claim points as Opposition fear trouncing and don’t show
07-05-09 125 Year Celebrations & Damien Daly haircut appeal
30-04-09 Hacksaw Joe fires Hurlers to second Championship win
24-04-09 Hurlers mean business in Skerries
20-04-09 Rangers and Ballyboden outgun St Brendans
06-04-09 Dr. Dave nurses Hurlers to comprehensive win
02-04-09 Brendan's Championship opposition announced
30-03-09 Caulfield ensures a share of the spoils
23-03-09 A brilliant day for The Dark Forces on an historic weekend for Irish Sport
10-03-09 Miller Shield: Kelly leads the way!
02-03-09 St. Brendans v Naomh Barróg. Take 2
23-02-09 St. Brendans v Naomh Barróg. Take 1
16-02-09 Hurlers lose back match in Ringsend while Footballers lose in Sheridan Cup
12-02-09 Contenders for AFL9 crown confirmed
01-02-09 Peregrine's Plucked as Brendan's win Dardis Cup
16-01-09 2009 Starts Tuesday 20th. Also Officers for the coming year
15-12-08 Shane Foley sweeps up Player of the year awards
03-11-08 AFL9 Rounds 14 & 15. 7 seconds in Saggart.
12-10-08 Ballygar 2008 - Home side make it a clean sweep in difficult conditions
06-10-08 The Valiant Mick McGinty Strikes Again!
30-09-08 Hurlers Exit Championship, now that Sean McNicolas has one less thing to worry about
22-09-08 Big win for footballers on All-Ireland Final Morning
03-09-08 Johnny Walsh finally gets what he really, really wanted. A Semi-Final
22-08-08 Was Robbie Caulfield enjoying Seven Drunken Nights in between Footballers two five point defeats?
09-08-08 Brendans footballers Hammer Clondalkin Round towers and earn place in Dardis Cup Final
24-07-08 Onwards and Upwards for Braveheart & Co. Despite Raheny derailment
01-07-08 Are St. Brendan's really St. Brigid's in disguise?
11-06-08 Havana good time Shane? The Hurlers are doing well without you!
25-05-08 Brendans end seven game losing streak in spectacular fashion at Oldcourt
17-05-08 Ed Duignan is the toast of the Gorman with last gasp winner
07-05-08 Training Challenge League table( Round 2)
28-04-08 Footballers Split into Crosbie and Henry factions in official 10 a side challenge games to last rest of training year!! Also Hurlers lose to Naomh Olaf
25-04-08 Its all gone Pete Tong for the Footballers as Sharkey gets even with the Samaratins
16-04-08 Hurling: Thomas Davis 0-1 St Brendans 0-11
31-03-08 March 30th, A Black day for the Dark Forces
17-03-08 Commercial Break for Hurlers in Rathcoole
10-03-08 Brendans start AFL9 with a win, our third win in three consecutive weekends
02-03-08 Hurlers lose agonisingly in Miller Shield while Footballers claim big win in Sheridan Cup
24-02-08 Live from Ayrfield It's The Shane Foley Show!
17-02-08 Brendans taste defeat in Sheridan Cup opener
11-01-08 Training 2008, date and time, also officers for coming season
30-11-07 End of season awards and JHC 4 Semi-Final
17-11-07 AFL 9 Round 15 and JHC 4 Quarter Final
23-10-07 Wild Geese plucked on the field of play, but no Garda Patrol for AFL9
17-10-07 Ballygar 2007 - Footballers bring home the Cup, Hurlers lose in Extra Time but welcome The Return of the Coffey.....
18-09-07 New Teamkit for 2008
08-09-07 AFL 9 Rounds 12 & 13
06-09-07 St Brendans Awarded 1000 euro from the Dublin bus community scheme!
17-08-07 Peregrines capture the Frank Dardis cup in monsoon conditions!
16-08-07 Erins Isle All Shook Up by Brendans Comeback
10-08-07 Rest of The World (Inc Sligo) win Brendans Blitz
08-08-07 Teams and predictions for 7 aside Blitz
Mr. PRO. Ponders as he takes a sideline ball. Parson Cup v Erin Go Breagh 07/03/2010

Gorman Super Sunday II: Hurlers in fine form but Footballers lose nothing in defeat

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News Item added:08-03-2010

St Kevins came to Grangegorman for a cup game on Sunday March 7th 2010. Brendans hosted a slightly depleted side with Ronan Coone and Shane Foley delayed on stag trips at home and abroad respectively.

Kevins got their first point from a free. Eddie Hearne at center forward got Brendans game off to a flying start with two points after spectacular individual efforts. A free followed for the home side slotted over by Seamus Harrington. Kevins followed with some frees and points following some loose play from the home team.Then Dave Mullins and Harrington combined for another point for the Tipperary man.

The turning point in the first half once again involved Eddie Hearne winning ball at midfield and passing off his knees to Seamus Harrington. A solo run successfully drew the defenders leaving Big Eddie free to take a hand pass. A thundering shot on goal followed which the keeper did well to deflect out but unfortunately for him only to the on-rushing Harrington who smashed the sliotar to the roof of the net. Eddie Hearne then followed with two more points bringing his first half tally to 0-4.

The backs then came into their own harassing the opposite forwards as only they can. One free followed before half time for Brendans, once again finished by Harrington.

Half-time score 1-08 to 0-6

The second half started as the first ended. Following a long ball into the square the sliotar was picked and smashed to the net by Gar Cleary. This really finished the game as a contest. The backs to a man kept tight and constantly sent the ball long to Big Eddie who consistently won free after free, which for the most part - not mentioning a spectacular pick up and drop - were slotted over by Seamus Harrington.

Eddie Hearne got on the score sheet again with a point midway through the half before Eddie Duignan got a spectacular point off his left. Most amazed were his teammates who didn't even know he had a left.

Final Score 2-14 to 0-11

Team: Shane Gilbert, Sean Roban, Mark Kinsella, Noel Lane, Trevor Donavan, Tom Bourke, Benny Carey, John Walsh, Trevor Purtill, Seamus Harrington (1-08), Eddie Hearne (0-5), Gar Cleary (1-0), Paul McDonagh, Eddie Duignan (1-01), Dave Mullins.

Parson Cup Round 2 v Erin Go Breagh

The Footballers exited the Parson Cup after losing to Erin Go Breagh in a low scoring but pulsating encounter.

 

Karl Feehan got the opening score for The Dark Force but the men from Dublin 15 equalized in a move which started from their own goal line.

A goal attempt by Barry Halpin was saved for a 45, from which Gavin Hanley played a neat one-two to John Ryan for the second point, only for Erin go Breagh to equalise again.

The men from Ongar and Clonee took the lead in a carbon copy move of their first score, before the hard working David Henry had a goal attempt saved.

The away side had the ball in the back of the net following a mix-up in the full back line and their forward finished calmly from distance. However, St Brendan’s were back on the move shortly after and Karl Feehan responded with a free.

David Henry scored St. Brendan’s fourth point after a tussle with his marker. A John Ryan 45 then fell to Halpin who was dispossessed, only for the ball to return to Ryan but his shot fell inches wide. That ended the first half action on a score of 0-4 to 1-3.

John Moore replaced Halpin at half time and made an immediate impact with an opening score in the first minute.

Another Henry goal attempt was saved for a 45, and Moore played a short one to Feehan but was fouled. Feehan played his free back to Moore but he put his shot wide. However, he redeemed himself a minute later with another close range point.

Both teams exchanged points but the St Brendan’s defence was powerless to stop Erin Go Breagh surging on with four unanswered points.

However, excellent defensive work from Ken Foxe, Willie McCarthy, Tom Heery and late sub Rob Stack ensured the gap remained close and all were involved in Moore’s final point.

In a dramatic finale, John Ryan was fouled in the penalty area and up stepped Moore again to convert the penalty, to put a point between the side in what would prove to be the final kick of the game.

St. Brendan’s may well have unearthed another gem in midfielder Eamonn Holly, who won a bundle of possession and made a succession of excellent blocks.

After the game, Captain Peter Burke was proud of the player’s efforts against AFL8 opposition but as far as the East Mayo Múinteoir is concerned, it matters more next weekend against Erin’s Isle in the League.

Final score: St. Brendan’s 1-8, Erin Go Breagh 1-9.

The Team: 1. Colin Garvin, 2. Ken Foxe, 3. Will McCarthy, 4. Tom Heery, 5. Maoliosa McHugh, 6. Brendan Sharkey, 7. Peter Burke, 8. Eamonn Holly, 9. John Ryan, 10. Robbie Caulfield, 11. Gavin Hanley, 12. Barry Halpin, 13. David Henry, 14. Paul Torsney, 15. Karl Feehan.

Subs: John Moore, Rob Stack, Mark Redican.