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Cúchulainns v Tír Conail Gaels [2008 McArdle Cup Final]

by Cu Chulainns on November 16, 2008

McArdle Cup Final – Sunday 16th November

Cúchulainns 3.12 Tír Conail Gaels 0.04

Alas and the final game of the season finally arrived on Sunday in Greenford. After a long hard year which has seen the boys go to obscure places like Mill Hill they were back in familiar ground for this final. To say that conditions were less than ideal would be an understatement. After adding the Mullarkey cup to the championship cup last week the boys were ready to complete an historic treble by adding a trophy that obviously means a lot to older people in the club.

The reality of this game was that Cuchulainns had far too much talent than their young opponents and with a hard game, in similar conditions, from the week before under their belts it was Cuchulainns who lead from start to end. With a few unfamiliar positional changes it took the men in white (wearing very similar jerseys to that of the current All-Ireland Champions- Tir Eoghain) no time establishing a lead.

First half points from Chris Eastwood, DJ Bradley, Jack Cott and Daire Gilmore gave them a 0.08 to 0.01 half time lead. The second half should have been a lot harder as the boys were playing into a stiff breeze but that didn’t turn out to be the case. Goals from Chris Eastwood, Daire Gilmore and Cathal (the machine) Murtagh made sure that the game ended as a contest long before the final whistle.

Points were added in the second half from Iomar Barratt, Bradley, Eastwood and Byrne but without a shadow of doubt the best score of the half was a point by corner back Eddie McGuigan- many people present said that it reminded them of his fellow county man Ryan McMenemen’s famous point against Armagh in the All-Ireland semi-final of 2005!!!!!

And so the game ended with the massive win 3.12 to 0.04 in favour of the men from the South East. Mrs. McArdle was on hand to pass over the trophy to captain Daire Gilmore on the 30th anniversary of her husband’s death. An emotional end to an emotional yet hugely triumphant year. Many congratulations to all those involved in an epic journey that will be remembered by all in the club and beyond for years to come.

Team and Scorers: Brian Lavell, Eddie McGuigan (0.01), Steven Jordan, Paul Cahill, Kieran Wynee, Padraig Harrington, Ollie Neary, Daire Gilmore (1.01), Fiachra McLoughlin, John Byrne (0.02), Iomar Barratt (0.01), Jack Cott (0.01), Chris Eastwood (1.01), DJ Bradley (0.05) and Pauric Biggane. Subs: Cathal Murtagh (1.00) for John Byrne, Gerry Commane for Ollie Neary, Dave Meade for Paul Cahill, Pat O Connor for DJ Bradley.

Man of the Match: Let’s give it to our brave band of supporters who once again showed up in big numbers (about 13) to cheer us on in terrible conditions.

(I wonder who wrote this one?)

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Cuchulainns v St. Anthony’s [2008 McArdle Cup]

by Cu Chulainns on June 19, 2008

2008 McArdle Cup – Wed 19th June

Cuchulainns 5.10 St. Anthony’s 1.02

For the first time in almost a year we travelled to Greenford with a full squad to play the Anthony’s on Wednesday night. As the score line suggest it was a very one sided game in which we had a greater level of fitness and skill than our opponents. We played the first half with a very strong breeze at our back and needed a good start with the advantage we had.

Despite missing three goal chances in the first ten minutes the forwards settled down and started to pick off the scores that was needed. Among the scorers were Chris Eastwood, John Byrne and Fiachra McLoughlin. By the end of the half we had a comfortable lead-2.06 to 1.01 but with the wind against us in the second there was still work to be done.

The second half saw a fine defensive display and our superior fitness showed as we were able to hit the opponents on the counter and picked off further gaols from Chris Eastwood and Fiachra along with points for James Stones, Brian Glackin and Eddie McGuigan. Overall this was a good performace and added to the friendly win over Robert Emmetts things are looking healthy for the championship.

Team and Scorers: Mayo Brian, Cathal Murtagh, Steven Jordan, Joe Shiels, Kieran Wyne, Padraig Harrington, Ollie Neary, Fiachra Mc Loughlin (1.01), Daire Gilmore, Jack Cott (0.01), James Stones (0.02), John Byrne (2.00), Eddie McGuigan (0.01), Brian Glackin (0.01) and Chris Eastwood (2.06) Subs: Mike Harrington, Ronan Breen and Gerry Commane. Man of the Match: Chris Eastwood (scorer of 2.06)

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Cuchulainns v Tir Connell Gaels [2008 McArdle Rnd3]

by Cu Chulainns on May 18, 2008

Sunday 18th May 2008 – McArdle Cup Round 3

Cuchulainns 4.05 Tir Connell Gaels 2.11

We played our third game of the season in Greenford against Tir Connell Gaels English born players. The game was played in near ideal conditions. We fielded a fairly strong team but were hit once again with a few late withdrawals so had to make several changes just before throw in. On the positive side we had a debut from Ken Canney at half back.

The first half saw us go behind and that was how the half finished with the Gaels six up at half time. Fortunately a couple of goals from Jack Cott and Padraig Harrington kept us in touch.

The second half was a different affair and when we got the upper hand around the middle we started to pile on the pressure and eventually drew level thanks to goals from Padraig H again and David O’Sullivan. The game ended in a draw, which is probably a fair result given the effort that both teams put in.

Team and Scorers Eddie N, Gerry C, John M, Ronan G, Joe S, Ken C, Ollie N (0.01), Jack C (1.03), Daire G, Ralph B, Eddie Mc, John B(0.01), Pauric B, Padraig H (2.00), David O’Sullivan (1.00). Man of the Match- Jack Cott!

(Match Report by Chief Sports Waffler, Eddie McGuigan)

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