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The u8s enjoyed the Ballycran Blitz.
Ballycran U8 Blitz, 28th June 2008
The Bredagh U8 squad were on their travels again as they headed to McKenna Road , Ballycran for the U8 blitz. Bredagh entered 2 teams in the tournament.
Bredagh I started proceedings with a comprehensive 9-0 win over Ballycran II. Sean Hughes (3), Conor O’Keefe (2) Niall McFarland (2) and Lucas Mallon (2) all finding the score sheet. A water tight defence including Dylan Kerrigan and Aaron Patterson kept the home team scoreless.
Ballycran ‘s stronger first team then played the Bredagh II team . This was a very tight affair and resulted in a draw, Dara Curran making the scoresheet with a fine run from midfield. The defensive line of Eoin Cathcart, Matthew Rainbird and Aodhan O’Keefe performing heroics.
Bredagh I were then up against a strong Ballygalget team. This game could have gone either way, with Ballygalget nosing ahead in the last minute to win 4-3. Bredagh’s goals came from Conor O’Keefe, David Fields and Sean Hughes. James Jack Gracey had a great game in goals and Joseph Hanrahan worked extremely hard in midfield. 2 of Ballygalget’s goals came with Dylan Kerrigan off the field getting treatment for injuries.
Bredagh II were then up against Ballycran II, with the result a record breaking 16-0 win for Bredagh, scorers were Eoin Cathcart (6, yes 6), Patrick O’Keefe (2), Cillian Durkin (1), Aodhan O’Keefe (3), Dara Curran (2), Matthew Rainbird (1), Jarlath McCollum (1). Fintan McCollum and Ciaran McMullan also shone throughout this game.
Bredagh I’s last game was against Portaferry, winning a very close game 5-4, goals from Sean Hughes (3), Conor O’Keefe and Niall McFarland.
Bredagh II ended a great day’s hurling with a narrow defeat (1-2) to a strong Ballygalget team. Patrick O’Keefe the scorer.
Many thanks for the continued support from parents
Bredagh I
David Field
Sean Hughes
Joseph Hanrahan
Dylan Kerrigan
Niall McFarland
Connor O’Keefe
Lucas Mallon
Aaron Patterson
JJ Gracey
Bredagh II
Aodhan O’Keefe
Patrick O’Keefe
Eoin Cathcart
Jarlath McCollum
Fintan McCollum
Matthew Rainbird
Ciaran Mc Mullan
Cillian Durkin
Dara Curran
Portaferry U8 Tournament, 24th May 2008
The Bredagh U8 squad had a great day out on Saturday in Portaferry, entering three 9-aside teams in the tournament.
It was a tough opener for the Bredagh 1 team, up against a strong Ballycran team and they went down 4-0 despite some brave defending from the likes of Brunion Witkowski and Eoin Cathcart. Bredagh came very close to scoring on a number of occasions, Patrick O’Keefe showing well in the danger area. However out of the 9 games to be played by all the Bredagh teams on the day this was to be the only defeat.
Next up was Bredagh 2 against Ballela, with a scoreless draw being fought out. Bredagh were by far the better team in this game, and would have surely won but for some fine goalkeeping by the Ballela number 1. Ciaran McMullan showed well in nets with Lorcan Sheridan and Evin Maguire strong in defence. The Field brothers, Jonathan and David were always a threat.
Bredagh 3 then lined up against Ballycran, with this Bredagh team winning the first of a clean sweep of victories, winning 3-1. Sean Hughes and Dara Curran on the score sheet. Lucas Mallon has a fine game between the posts along with Joseph Hanrahan lording the midfield.
Bredagh 1 then won their first game, beating Ballycran II, 5 goals to 1. The goals coming from Aodhan O’Keefe (2), Matthew Lyttle (2) and Jarlath McCollum. Fine goalkeeping from Fintan McCollum and great skill shown by Jude Lundy and Aaron Patterson meant there was no way in for the Ballycran boys.
Bredagh 3 then had a fine 5-1 win against hosts Portaferry with Sean Hughes on the score sheet again along with Joseph Blaney and Connor O’Keefe. Niall McFarland and Dylan Kerrigan were letting nothing through at the back, while Cillian Durkin showed fantastic skill throughout.
Bredagh 1 and Bredagh 3 then played, with Bredagh 3 again victors. In the final game of the day Bredagh 2 beat Ballycran II by 3 goals to one, a hat trick from the outstanding Odhran Davis. Odhrán Deighan, Ultán Curran and Colman Bernard were outstanding in defense while Matthew Rainbird dominating in the middle 3rd.
This rounded off a fine day’s hurling for the Bredagh’s youngest hurlers. Many thanks for the continued support from parents.
Bredagh 1
Jude Lundy
Aaron Patterson
Aodhan O’Keefe
Patrick O’Keefe
Eoin Cathcart
Brunion Witkowski
Jarlath McCollum
Matthew Lyttle
Fintan McCollum
Bredagh 2
Ultán Curran
Odhrán Deighan
David Field
Jonathan Field
Matthew Rainbird
Evin Maguire
Colman Bernard
Odhran Davis
Lorcan Sheridan
Ciaran Mc Mullan
Bredagh 3
Cillian Durkin
Joseph Blaney
Sean Hughes
Dara Curran
Joseph Hanrahan
Dylan Kerrigan
Niall McFarland
Connor O’Keefe
Lucas Mallon
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U8s played St Enda's on 9th March
The squad.
Half time team talk.
North Antrim u8 Div 2 Final
There was disappointment for Bredagh' youngest hurlers on Saturday when they lost the Division 2 final of the North Antrim Indoor Hurling Competion. They did however do the club proud as they put in a great performance before going down 4-2 to a very skilfull Glenshesk team which is picked from 2 clubs; Carey Faughs and Glen Rovers (Armoy).
Glenshesk were quick out of the blocks and scored within seconds of the throw in. Bredagh were rocked by this early goal and before they could regain their composure the glensmen fired in a second and it looked like they might overpower the Belfast boys. But Bredagh had come too far in this competition to give in without a fight and soon settled to the task. Joseph Hanrahan, Joseph Blaney and Ronan Costello laid seige to the Glenshesk goals in the second quarter of the game but the Glens defence was superb and there was no way through. Approaching half time a Glenshesk forward put in a rather inoccuous cross from right in the corner. The ball seemed to pass through the sidenetting before nestling in the Bredagh goal. The referee saw it differently and awarded a goal, leaving Bredagh 3-0 down at the break and a mountain to climb in the second half.
But the boys showed no sign of despondency during the half time team talk and with some changes in personell they came out in the second half all guns blazing. With Joseph Hanrahan and Cillian Durkan controlling midfield Bredagh's fightback began. First Hanrahan cooly slotted home and then Ronan Costello fired in a second and at 3-2 it looked like Bredagh might press on for victory. But it was not to be as again Glenshesk tightened their rearguard. With resourses deployed in trying to find an equaliser Glenshesk on a counter attack scored again to leave them 4-2 winners at the final whistle.
The parents and supporters who made the trip to Ballymena and to the qualifying games over the previous 2 weeks were mighty proud of every single member of this young Bredagh squad. The defeat in the final was only their second of an 11 match campaign.
The Panel: Teirnan Quinn, Aodhan O'Keefe, Joseph Hanrahan, Joseph Blaney, Ronan Costello, Cillian Durkan, Niall McFarland, Odhran Davis, Conor O'Keefe, Sean Hughes and Lucas Mallon
U8 Hurlers to contest Division 2 Final
After their heroics last week in Larne the Bredagh U8 hurlers went one better at Ballymena on Saturday when they took division 2 by storm going through their program of 5 matches unbeaten to finish top of the pile and qualify for next weeks final against runners up Glenshesk. The young Bredagh hurlers played with tremendous skill and determination to finish the day with 3 wins and 2 draws in this tough group that saw them compete against, Glenshesk, Glenarm, Ballymena, Strabane and Larne
1st game
The first game of the day was Bredagh v Glenshesk and the Belfast boys got off to a great start when Sean Hughes scored an early goal followed by another from Conor O'Keefe. But the boys from Carey and Armoy fought back and leveled the game. Bredagh went ahead again through Joseph Blaney but again the Glensmen forced an equaliser and the game finished all square at 3-3.
2nd game
In the second game Bredagh found themselves paired with another team from the Glens, Glenarm. This was another tough match but with Joseph Hanrahan running the show at midfield and Cillian Durkan sweeping up in defence Bredagh were soon on top and took the 2 points with goals from Lucas Mallon and young Hanrahan.
Final score Bredagh 2 0 Glenarm
3rd Game
This was a tense low scoring affair against a very impressive host team, All Saints, Ballymena. Aodhan O'Keefe was excellent in defence and anything that got past him was well dealt with by keeper Teirnan Quinn. Joseph Blaney working hard at midfield got his second goal of the day to put Bredagh ahead but they just couldn't hold out and All Saints did manage an equaliser to leave them tied at 1-1 at the final whistle.
4th game
Strabane were the opposition for the 4th game and despite early pressure by Bredagh it was the Tyrone boys who took the lead against the run of play. Joseph Hanrahan was getting more impressive with every game and he leveled with a sweet strike and then put Bredagh ahead moments later. Cillian Durkan cracked in a third to leave the final score 3-1 in Bredaghs favour.
5th game
By this stage of the competition Bredagh had their sights firmly set on a place in the final and knew that a win in the last game would take them through. They were up against the Larne team who had beaten them 2-1 in the qualifiers the previous week. But the boys were more composed and focussed on this occasion and with Ronan Costello having moved from midfield to a striking role the Larne defense were under pressure from the outset. Ronan went on to thump in 2 great goals and with the Bredagh boys fighting for every ball there was only going to be one winner.
Final score Bredagh 2 0 Larne
Summary
Each one of the 11 boy squad contributed to this fine acheivement in topping the division 2 table. There are 5 divisions in all and all 5 finals will be held next Saturday in Ballymena. Teirnan Quinn was again excellent in goals while the defensive duties were shared between Cillian Durkan, Aodhan O'Keefe and Niall McFarland all of whom were superb. Around midfield the Josephs, Hanrahan and Blaney together with Aodhran Davis and Conor O'Keefe performed heroically. In attack the stars were Ronan Costello, Sean Hughes and Lucas Mallon. The boys are looking forward to the final on Saturday against Glenshesk and all at Bredagh wish them luck.
U8 Hurlers at Larne
U8s compete in Larne
Bredagh U8 hurlers were in fine form on Saturday morning when they competed in the North Antrim Indoor 5 a side competition at Larne. In this prelimiary round of matches they were in a tough group with the hosts Larne, Glenravel, Ballygalget, Cushendall and Glenariffe. But the young Belfast boys put in some excellent performances to finish with 2 wins 2 draws and only one defeat.
1st Game
They lost the first match to a big and phisically strong Larne team by the narrowest of margins on a scoreline of 2-1 the Bredagh goal coming from star midfielder Joseph Blaney.
2nd Game
The second game against Glenravel was another tight affair and this time it ended in a draw 2-2 with Odhran Davis and Cillian Durkan finding the net for Bredagh.
3rd Game
In Bredagh's third game they were paired with Down neighbours Ballygalget and this proved to be another end to end battle. The Ards boys took the lead but Joseph Blaney blasted in an equaliser to leave them tied at 1-1 on the final whistle.
4th Game
Bredagh were growing in confidence with every game and they finished strongly with victories in their final 2 games. The Glenariffe match looked like it might finish goalless as the 2 defences dominated but with time running out Conor O'Keefe broke free to crack in a winning goal.
Final Game
The final game was against North Antrim kingpins Cushendall but the boys from Bredagh had no respect for tradition as they showed great determination and skill and won through 2-0, young Blaney again on target with 2 more quality goals.
Summary
The panel of 10 all contributed to the sucess. The goal keeping duties were shared between Lucas Mallon and Teirnan Quinn and both were in excellent form with superb saves and distribution. At the back Aodhan O'Keefe was a rock and Niall McFarland gave an exhibition in long striking. Around the centre we had master goalscorer Joseph Blaney along with Joseph Hanrahan who showed incredible skill and energy. Also in this sector was Cillian Durkan who was strong in the tackle and Conor O'Keefe who's crisp ground stroke was rewarded with that goal against Glenariffe. Up front there was Odhran Davis who showed his class in keeping the opposition keepers busy, and the youngest member of the panel Sean Hughes whos tigerish tackling and awareness set up many opportunities for his teammates
Bredagh will be in action again next week. Due to their sucesses on Saturday they are likely to find themselves in a high division. Venue and opposition are awaited.
Indoor Hurling at Rosario
Bredagh u8s before their recent match with St Enda's.
u8 Hurlers meet St Enda's
The u8 hurlers put all their recent training to good use and gained valuable experience at their first set of away matches versus St Enda's. The first goal was a well worked team effort sent to the net by Joseph Blaney followed by another from Cillian Durkan. All of the squad had a chance to demonstrate their skills in matches. They all played well, made new friends and enjoyed themselves.
u8 Hurlers to meet St Enda's
The u 8 hurlers get their first run out of the season on Saturday 2nd June when they face St Enda's in a friendly match. The boys have been training hard and are looking forward to the game which will take place at St Malachy's College on the Antrim Rd. Cars will leave Cherryvale at 10.00am on Saturday 2nd June.
Bredagh v St Enda's
The boys had their first outdoor matches of the year in Cherryvale on Saturday, March 25th against St Enda's. Bredagh fielded two teams and came out on top in one, 4-0 to 3-0, and drew the other, 5-0 each. All of the boys are to be commended on a really spirited performance in cold and wet conditions. More 'Go Games' are planned throughout the year. Many thanks to Phil Comnnor and the St Enda's lads for turning out in such testing conditions.
Fixtures & Results
North Antrim Indoor Blitz
Saturday, February 11 at Ballymena
Challenge Games
Saturday, March 25 - Bredagh A 4-0 St Enda's A 3-0 & Bredagh 5-0 St Enda's 5-0
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Ballycran U8 Blitz, 28th June 2008
Portaferry U8 Tournament, 24th May 2008
U8s played St Enda's on 9th March
North Antrim u8 Div 2 Final
U8 Hurlers to contest Division 2 Final
U8 Hurlers at Larne
U8s compete in Larne
Indoor Hurling at Rosario
u8 Hurlers meet St Enda's
u8 Hurlers to meet St Enda's
Bredagh v St Enda's
Fixtures & Results
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