Married vs Singles Tournament

Singles 4 10 - Marrieds 2 07

The annual Married v Singles attracted a good sized crowd to the Jack Walsh Memorial Park on Friday last December 29th. The prize for the winners at the end of an absorbing contest was the Kennedy Cup and a delighted Dan Kearney who played a captains part on behalf of the Singles accepted the Cup from Club Secretary Mark O Hanlon which made it a hatrick of victories over their great rivals.

There was plenty action throughtout with the Singles enjoying the lions share of possession and at the break led by 2 06 to 0 04. However on the changeover early goals from Charles Dalton and Sean Doran snr brought the Marrieds back into contention, but back came the Singles who finished with a florish and finished comfortable victors at the final whistle.
This game marked the return to the football scene of Sean Red Stack who lined out in goals for the singles. Sean suffered a broken leg in the 2006 Intermediate Championship and has been out of football for up to four months, so its great news for the club that their star full back will hopefully be back in action in the not too distant future. Other features of the game was the battle of the Dorans at midfield where John jnr proved too mobile and was involved in the majority of his sides scores,there was a bit of confusion before the game got underway as to who John Long should be lining out for, but after consultation with the singles mentors who claimed he was their player and the Club Officials it was agreed that John would be lining out with the loosing side. However once again the Asdee East man played a star role. The games top scorer was Conor Coughlan with 2 02 for the Singles. Referee for the occasion was Eimear McElligott who herself was no stranger to the football scene having won Al Ireland medals with Kerry Ladies at under 14 level and at club level with Abbeydorney ladies. So all in all a most enjoyable afternoon.

Teams and scorers: Singles Sean Red Stack, Dinny Dalton Niall Doran David O Connor Jason McElligott Noel Long Dan Dalton 1gl John Doran jnr Brian Coughlan 4pts Dan Kearney capt 1pt L McElligott Conor Coughlan 2 02 Brian O Hanlon1 03. Marrieds Kevin Vallelly Mike Vallelly Donal O Carroll Tomas Walsh Sean Mulvihill 1pt John Long Jack Scanlon Sean Doran snr 1gl Gerard O Carroll John O Gorman Charles Dalton 1 02 Liam Doyle Matthew O Hanlon3pts Referee Eimear McElligott Craughdarrig.

Novice Championship Semi Final

Knocknure 2 02 - Asdee B 0 05

Played at Stack Park Ballybunion on Sunday last in very difficult weather conditions our Junior footballers despite putting up a very encouraging opening half aided by a strong wind finally had to give way to a much more determined Knocknure outfit who came into this game clear favourites not alone to clear this hurdle but to win the competition outright. However having been defeated in last years final by the same opposition Asdee went into the game hoping to reverse that result but at the final whistle everybody agreed that the better team won, but that result could so easily have gone our way but for some wayard shooting especially during the opening half that also say a goal disallowed for some unknown reason.
As already stated Asdee were clearely the better side during the first half and with John Kennedy showing some lovely touches at centre forward scoring 5 excellent points and at the break it was Asdee who led on a score of 5pts to K nocknures 1gl, but the second half saw a big improvement by Knocknure and with Asdee failing to lift a single flag during that second half and the opposition adding a further 1 02 and that proved the difference in the end.
The team as a whole played well but there was some excellent performances from Eoin O Carroll Kenneth Tydings Joe Holly Thomas Mulvihill and the golden oldies John Kennedy J P McElligott and Sean O Keeffe with the latter leaving his corner position for the second half to take up his position in goals and went on to make a number of superb saves.
Team and scorer P Vallelly Dinny Dalton J Scanlon M Vallelly E O Carroll J Gorman T Mulvihill N Doran K McElligott D Ruddle J Kennedy 5pts J Holly K Tydings J P McElligott S O Keeffe.

Intermediate Championship Semi Final

Ballyduff B 1 09 - Asdee A 1 07

Played at Listowel, hearthache is the only way to describe this gripping contest as it was the second successive year we tasted defeat in this competition at the final hurdle. Certainly it was a game that so easily have gone our way but after producing a splended opening 25 minutes in which we held a 1pt lead and looked to have control of the game,but suddenly we lost our shape struggling in a number of positions, giving away sone very silly frees which the Ballyduff boys took full advantage of and on the other hand squandered some guilt edged scoring opportunities of our own. I suppose the most crucial score of the game came after 17mts of the second half, again a silly foul on an opposing player out 45 meters out on the sideline. This looked a harmless delivery but as the ball dropped in the goalmouth it deceived James Kelly in the Asdee goal and ended up in the net to give Ballyduff a six point lead and from here to the final whistle Asdee were always playing catch up football and even though Asdee put in a storming finish they just could not break down a very determined Ballyduff defence.

In the opening half which was all square on no fewer than 4 occasions ebbed and flowed throughtout. Asdee opened the scoring inside the opening half when Paul O Carroll with the left leg from an acute angle sent the ball sweetly over the bar. Ballyduff replied in the 4th and 7th minute to go ahead only for Brian Coughlan to level up matters in the 10th minute. James Kelly was very alert to save a dangerous situation 2 minutes later but Ballyduff took the lead once again after 14 minutes.At this stage even though Asdee were trailing but were playing well, the only problem being they were finding it hard to put scores on the board and this was probably their downfall by the end of the contest. However points from Cyril Dineen and Padraig Ruddle had Asdee in front once more by 22nd minute. Ballyduff finished the half well kicking 2 points and at the break it was Ballyduff who led by 5pts to 4pts.

Asdee started the second half in very determined fashion despite kicking 3 early wides and 1n the 2nd minute Padraig Ruddle levelled up matters once again. But from here in it all seemed to go wrong for Asdee,as all ready stated missed scoring opportunities,silly frees given away and some scrappy play didnt help matters as Ballyduff were getting on top on a number of key positions. They now were to kick a number of bad wides, however they were still notching the all important scores and by the 9th minute had gone 3 points clear. Then came the goal that killed off the game in the 17th minute and it was an uphill struggle from here in for the boys in black and amber. However they never gave up and laid seige to the Ballyduff goals during those closing stages but the Cashen boys who were reduced to 13 players before the final whistle sounded held out for victory.
Overall Ballyduff just about deserved their win and we congratulate them on their recent success. Well done to our boys and even in defeat they played their hearts out and nobody can be faulted for a huge effort put in by both players and management in making the year a memorable one.

Team J Kelly E O Connor N Long 1gl D O Carroll C Dalton B O Hanlon S Mulvihill P Ruddle 2pts J Doran L McElligott Capt C Coughlan C Dineen 3pts P O Carroll 1pt B Coughlan 1pt E Kennedy. Subs D O Connor for E O Connor M Walsh for C Coughlan K Kissane for B Coughlan J Long for P O Carroll

Intermediate Championship Semi Final

Asdee 2 11 - Beale B 2 08

By virtue of a hard earned but fully deserved 3 point victory Asdee qualified for their second successive Intermediate Championship final but not before they had to pull out all the stops in disposing of an understrength but very spirited Beale side in a keenly contested contest played as a curtain raiser to the Brosna v Knocknagoshel senior championship first round game played at Listowel on Sunday last.

The game got underway with Asdee dictating matters and playing with the aid of a slight breeze, but despite enjoying plenty possession they were finding it hard to put scores on the board, wasting some good scoring opportunities. However by the 20th minute they still led by 4pts to Beales 2pts. Cyril Dineen 2pts Paul O Carroll and Padraig Ruddle a point each being on target. Then in the 22nd minute the Seasiders were awarded a penalty and up stepped Seanie O Sullivan to give James Kelly in the Asdee goals little chance with a piledriver of a shot to the roof of the net. But Asdee were quick to reply and in a 2 minute spell had the ball nestling in the net twice. Eoin Kennedy won a ball out on the endline at the corner flag then cut his way in to crash the ball to the net. this was in the 24th minute and then a minute later it was Padraig Ruddle who got on the end of a good move and he made no mistake from close range. Eoin Kennedy Brian Coughlan and Michael Walsh scored further points and at the break it was Asdee who had a commanding lead, Asdee 2 07 to Beale 1 02.

However it was a much different story during the second half , Beale regigged their lineup and in doing so took the game to the pre match favourites. A goal of a rather soft variety in the 17th minute saw the margin down to a 5 point margin and Beale were well back in the contest as Asdee were struggling in a number of positions. Points from Eoin Kennedy and Cyril Dineen kept the black and amber flag flying but they were having to work overtime especially in defence as the Seasiders were pressing hard for scores. Then in a welter of excitement and time almost up only 3 points seperated the sides but when the final whistle sounded it was Asdee who emerged victorious and will now take on Ballyduff in the final.
However the team will have to up their performance considerably if they hope to lift the Kieran Corridan Memorial Cup and going on this display will be very much the underdogs going into the final.

Asdee were best served on the day by John Doran at midfield who gave a man of the match display and was ably assisted by Padraig Ruddle Eoin Kennedy Cyril Dineen Sean Mulvihill Charles Dalton and Noel Long.
A minutes silence was observed prior to the game in rememberance of the late Peggy McElligott and Joe Doran who passed away last week.

Team and scorers Asdee James Kelly Eamon O Connor Noel Long Karl Kissane Charles Dalton Brian O Hanlon Sean Mulvihill John Doran Padraig Ruddle 1 01 Paul O Carroll 1pt Liam McElligott Micheal Walsh 1pt Brian Coughlan 1pt Cyril Dineen 4pts Eoin Kennedy 1 03. Subs David O Connor for Charles Dalton Conor Coughlan for Cyril Dineen.

County League Div 5

Fossa 4 21 Asdee 2 02

Due to holidays and other commitments our very much understrength senior footballers travelled to promotion contenders Fossa on Sat. evening last but found the home side too much to handle in a one sided contest.
Asdee failed to register a single score in the opening half with Fossa having the game wrapped up even at this stage leading 2 09. On the changeover it was more of the same as the home side simply proved much too good and ran out easy winners. Asdee did put in a late burst with Liam McElligott scoring 2 goals with one coming from the penalty spot. However fair dues to each and every member of the team they never gave up the chase even though it was a lost cause from early on and certainly there has been a big improvement on the teams performances from recent years.

Team and scorers Asdee J Kelly E O Connor Dinny Dalton D O Connor J McElligott B O Hanlon S Mulvihill J Doran P Ruddle P O Carroll 1pt M Walsh L McElligott 2gls M Long C Dalton 1pt N Doran.

Jack Walsh Cup Final
Ballylongford 3 14 Ballydonoghue 2 07

Ballylongford lifted their second Jack Walsh Cup when they defeated Ballydonoghue in Asdee on Tuesday last. However despite the 10 point winning margin that seperated the sides at the final whistle this did not do justice to a very game and determined display by a youthful Ballydonoghue side who after giving a wonderful first half performance finally had to give way to the more experienced Ballylongford outfit who played some wonderful football especially during that second half and in the end were very deserving winners on the evening.
Certainly the good sized attendance got good value for money as these two great rivals went head to head. It was nip and tuck as play swung from end to end. By the 8th minute Ballylongford had taken a 2pt lead but by the 12th minute Eoin O Sullivan got on the end of of great move to finish to the net to put Ballydonoghue ahead. 5 minutes later Timmy Foley was quick to reply when he billowed the net from close range and Ballylongford hit the front once again. The sides were all square in the 25th minute but a late surge by the Ballydonoghue men saw them lead at the break 1 07 to 1 04.
Within 1 minute of the restart Ballydonoghue continued where they left off and a powerful drive from Paul Kennelly saw his shot come back after the keeper made a fine save but in nipped Daniel Kennelly to finish neatly to the net. But this was as good as it got for Ballydonoghue and even though they kept plugging away they failed to score for the remainder of the half and two quick goals in the 3rd and 4th minute by Shane O Hanlon and Joe McCarthy respectively put paid to their chances of victory and Ballylongford took complete control and kicked a further 9 points into the bargain to finish deserving winners on the evening.
After the game Chairman of the Asdee Club Padraig Vallelly gave a detailed account of the football career of the late Jack Walsh, he also thanked all the teams that took part and also match referee Eddie Anthony Walsh and his match officials.
Then Eddie son of the ledgend himself winner of 6 All Ireland Senior Medals with Kerry and 2 Railway Cup Medals with Munster was on hand to present the magnificent Walsh Cup to Paul O Donoghue captain of the Ballylongford team.

Man of the Match went to the Ballylongford corner forward Joe McCarthy who was most impressive all through scoring 1 02.
On behalf of the club we would like to thank most sincerely the Carr Family the Store Bar Craughdarrig for their kind sponsorship of the tournament.

Teams and scorers Ballylongford B O Connell P Kennelly D Nolan S Kennelly L Foley 2pts S Foley 2pts M Higgins P O Donoghue capt S O Hanlon 1gl K Mulvihill 5ptsB Bambury 2pts S Mulvihill S Kennelly 1pt T Foley 1gl J McCarthy 1 02. Subs used T Dennehy B O Connor P O Brien.
Ballydonoghue S Thornton .D O Connor J O Mahony M Scanlon K Walsh C O Mahony D Walsh M O Mahony 2pts B Shannahan T Carr J Hegarty E O Sullivan 1 01 D Kennelly 1gl F O Connor 1pt P Kennelly 3pts. Sub C O Mahony for M Scanlon.

County League Div 5
Listry 0 15 Asdee 1 10

Played at Walsh Park Asdee this was a most entertaining encounter. Both sides had good periods of dominance, kicked their share of wides but certainly the home side was the bigger offenders when it came to being off target and the two great goal opportunites that went a begging during the second half proved costly when the final whistle sounded.
Listry playing against a tricky cross field wind got off to the better start and by the 20 minute had chalked up 8pts before Asdee opened their account a minute later when the games top scorer Paul O Carroll kicked a 20 meter free and at the break it was listry who led by 11pts to Asdees 3pts.
Inside the opening minute on resumption the Asdee keeper James Kelly was called upon to make a point blank save. This seemed to inspire his colleagues to new heights as they threw everything at the Listry defence and by the 19th minute had cut the deficit to just 2 points, however some wasted opportunities were to prove costly as the game came to its conclusion. Listry put in a storming finish to go 5 points clear with as many minutes remaining which included a pointed penalty. However in the 29th minute Asdee got a goal back when Paul O Carroll saw his powerful drive come off a defender and finished up in the net. This was the final score of the game before match Referee Paddy White called a halt to proceedings.
Best for Listry were midfielder Jimmy O Leary who was ably assisted by David Nolan Jer O Shea John Foley and Stephen Darmody. For Asdee Kerry minor trainer John Kennedy showed some nive touches,Liam McElligott Brian O Hanlon Paul O Carroll and Micheal Walsh also tried hard.

Teams and scorers:

Listry
A Tagney D Wren 1pt J P Mannix S Darmody K Murphy J Foley A O Donoghue K Donoghue J O Leary 2pts D Healy 1pt M Kennedy D Aherne 2pts M Tagney2pts JO Shea 4pts D Nolan 3pts.

Asdee
J Kelly E O Connor B O Hanlon D O Carroll J McElligott B Coughlan S Mulvihill M Walsh 2pts P Ruddle 1pt P O Carroll 1 04 J Doran (senior) L McElligott 1pt J Kennedy M Long 1pt C Coughlan 1pt.

Referee Paddy White Na Gaeil

County League Div 5
Cromane 0 15 Asdee 0 07

Top of the table at the present time Cromane travelled to Walsh Park and after a well contested game they proved just too hot to handle, taking their scores always looked the better side and deserved their win.Asdee scorers B Coughlan M Walsh P O Carroll 2pts each

County League Div 5
Cordal 2 13 Asdee 2 07

Asdee travelled to Cordal full of confidence even though they were much understrength. The team played very well and even though a 2 goal salvo by Noel Long failed to change the pattern of the game and just 3pts seperated the sides in as many minutes to go they just could not get through for the score that might even give them a share of the spoils.
Asdee scorers N Long 2gls C Dineen 4pts M Walsh C Dalton P O Carroll 1pt each.

Jack Walsh Cup Semi Finals
Asdee 1 07 Ballydonoghue 1 11

Played at Coolard this was a cracking contest from start to finish that hung in the balance up to the sound of the final whistle.At the break it was Ballydonoghue who held a 1pt lead and during a hectic 2nd half it was a ding dong struggle and with 2 minutes to go only a point seperated the sides and Asdee pressing hard for the equaliser however in a quick breakaway Daniel Kennelly put the game out of Asdees reach when he got through for that vital goal Asdee scorers L McElligott 1 01 J Kennedy 2pts C Coughlan M Walsh 1pt

Ballylongford 3 10 St Senans 0 08

As the scoreline would suggest this was always going to be going to the boys in blue who were just that bit stronger on the evening in a game played at Walsh Park. Looking forward to the meeting of Ballydonoghue v Ballylongford in the final.

By virtue of an 8 point win over Clounmacon our senior footballers qualified for the semi final stages of the competition turning in a magnificent team performance at Coolard last weekend; and in doing so turned the tables on our great rivals who pipped us in the final of last years competition.
Certainly Asdee were full value for this win, they showed greater appetite for the game kicked some great scores and even though they looked shaky early on especially during the opening half they never at any stage looked in danger of defeat even though Clounmacon kept plugging away but it must be mentioned even though this was an exceptional team display the performances of both Cyril Dineen at full forward and the flying Liam McElligott at wing forward were to pose the biggest problems for the opposing team who tried a number of markers to try to contain them but im afraid this was all to no avail as they went from strength to strength as the game moved on.

Asdee got off to a good start with Paul O Carroll kicking us into an early lead but this was quickly cancelled out as Clounmacon reply was immediate. The remainder of the half was nip and tuck with play swinging from end to end Liam McElligott went on a flying solo run leaving a number of markers in his wake and his finish to the net in the 15th mt was a wonderful score. Clounmacon were not to be outdone and coming up to the break were rewarded for their efforts with a goal in injury time to leave the half time score Clounmacon 1 06 Asdee 1 05. Within 4mts on resumption Asdee hit a purple patch with Cyril Dineen very much to the fore kicking 2 lovely points and when Liam McElligott turned provider he blasted the ball to the back of the net.At this early stage Asdee took control and finished with a florish of well taken points and holding their opponents to a single second half point.
However this splended win was spoiled when with under 1mt left for play our star full back Sean Red Stack accidently broke his leg. We all join in on wishing Sean a speedy recovery.
On behalf of the club we would like to thank everybody who helped in any way in making Sean as comfortable as possible while waiting for the Ambulance.

Team and scorers: J Kelly E O Connor S Stack D O Carroll B Hanlon D O Connor S Mulvihill J Doran 1pt P Ruddle L McElligott 1 02 N Long 1pt P O Carroll 2pts C Dalton C Dineen 1 05 B Coughlan. Subs used E Kennedy D Dalton M Walsh 1pt K Kissane

Played at Walsh Park on Saturday last in perfect conditions i very much doubt if our senior footballers will have it as easy in any of the remaining competitions in 2006.
Knocknure were simply out of their league as Asdee just strolled to the easiest of wins and only for the fact that the home side kicked some terrible wides the margin of victory could have been much greater.
This game started thirty five minutes late, twenty five minutes a side was agreed to play and with just under 15 minutes of the second half, on the instructions of the Knocknure club match referee Stephen Mulvihill called a halt to proceedings.
In fairness Asdee played some very attractive football but as already stated the strength of the opposition would have to be questioned. Knocknure got their opening score in the 14th minute but by that time the home club had registered 7 points. After squandering two easy goal opportunities they finally hit the target with Brian Coughlan hitting goals in the 16th and 24th minute and another from Paul O Carroll in between and at the break it was Asdee who were well ahead by 3 08 to 0 01.
The same trend continued during the opening minutes on resumption and further goals from Paul O Carroll and Cyril Dineen was too much to take for the opposing team and the match came to a sudden end when the final whistle blew in the 13th minute of this half.
Team and scorers J Kelly E O Connor D O Connor S Stack J McElligott B O Hanlon N Long J Doran P Ruddle 1pt N Doran M Walsh 1pt C Dalton 1 01 B Coughlan 2 01 C Dineen 1 06 P O Carroll gls. Sub D O Carroll.

Asdees tenacity almost paid off before pre match favourites Ballylongford had to endure some anxious moments before grinding out
a hard earned but fully deserved victory, a win that sees then go clear at the top of Division 5.

Played at Walsh Park this local derby was a cracking contest that ebbed and flowed throughout. Certainly Ballylongford had the lions share of possession but wasted some great scoring opportunities kicking a total of 13 wides in all with 8 of those coming during the opening half.
The first half saw the visitors hit the front and despite some good play by the home side Bally led by 1 03 to nill after 13 minutes. The goal coming after a long delivery by Brendan Bambury was fisted to the net by Paul O Hanlon. However Asdee weathered the storm and in the 19th minute Mike Long stole in behind a hesitant opposing defense to finish a good move to the net that was provided by John Doran and at the short whistle the scoreline read Ballylongford 1 05 Asdee 1 01.

Within 2 minutes of the restart Bally went 8 points clear when full forward Timmy Foley and the games top scorer with 1 03 hit 1 01 in as many minutes. But the home side showed great character and dug deep and were rewarded when Liam McElligott saw his long delivery finished to the net by John Doran on the three quarter stage and the game was back in the melting pot once more. In fact it took a tremendous save by the Bally keeper Patrick O Brien to deny Cyril Dineen what looked like a certain goal in the 20 minute. The remaining minutes were played out in championship fervour but the more experienced Bally boys registered further points and at the final whistle had 6 points to spare over their great rivals at the final whistle.

Bally were best served by Paddy Kelly Brendan Bambury Paul O Hanlon and Timmy Foley while for Asdee Cyril Dineen was without doubt their best performer and he was ably assisted by Padraig Ruddle Liam McElligott and John Doran.

Teams and scorers: Ballylongford P O Brien S Mulvihill P Kennelly S Foley L Foley K Sheehy M Higgins S O Hanlon P Kelly B Bambury 2 pts P O Hanlon 1gl T Dennehy 3 pts S Kennelly 1 pt T Foley 1 03 K Mulvihill. Subs R O Sullivan for P Kennelly J McCarthy for K Mulvihill.
Asdee J Kelly D Dalton S Stack D O Carroll B O Hanlon D O Connor M Long 1 gl P Ruddle J Doran 1 gl C Dalton L McElligott M Walsh P O Carroll 1pt C Dineen 3 pts B Coughlan. Subs N Doran for M Long J McElligott for S Stack E O Connor for D Dalton.
Referee John Halpin was officiating at his first senior game and the Duagh man handled the game like a veteran and came in for some very favourable comments after the game.