The very poor weather conditions over the past weekend with snow and ice and sodden playing pitches countrywide and generally a very wet past few months has drawn attention to Maree/Oranmore fc strong and successful campaign to build a spanking new 4g playing pitch for all in our community. With four acres purchased and planning permission granted,the momentum for our monthly members draw has gathered great pace.For less than a fiver a week there are monthly cash prizes and at the same time ensuring that your child can play irregardless of pitch and weather conditions,You can join now via our club facebook or the Clubify app page or by texting David on 087 6744158.Our February members Draw will be in Keanes,Oranmore on Feb 24th at 9,45pm and will be recorded live as usual on our club facebook page.Be part of an exciting development. Join up now.
All our games in Oranmore including the St Columbas Credit Union Invitational Tournament fell foul of the very poor weather.
The big game of the weekend was the FAI u17 last sixteen game v Coachford afc from Cork who are unbeaten in their division.A shocking last minute penalty decision acknowledged even by our opponents as such decided the game,a game which Maree/Oranmore fc dominated and who were desperately unlucky not to capitalise on extensive possession and territorial advantage. This game was switched to Mayfield Utd 4g pitch in Cork City in bitterly cold conditions after Coachfords venue was deemed unplayable.The Maree/Oranmore lads knew they would have to work hard as they were without the services of Alan Greene(school trip) and the injured Darragh O C onnor.On 29 minutes the Maree/Oranmore lads took a deserved lead when an excellent through ball by skillful left full Kevin Horgan found the hard working Rory Carberry and his deft cross was headed into the top corner by Princewell Diala who worked extremely hard in the middle of the park.Two minutes remaining in the opening half saw Coachford equalise after an intial effort was well parried by keeper Conor Carroll.
The second half saw Alex Fearon,David Mc Carthy,Ben Wright and introduced Oisin Quinlan dominating the middle with the excellent Ronan Hanniffy and Thomas Heraghty absorbing any attacks.With extra time looming referee John Sweeney bizzarely pointed to the spot after a clean looking tackle on the Coachford attacker which surprised the large crowd.An unusual decision by the competent ref but one which changed the tie again.The Maree/Oranmore lads went down 2-1.The complexities of sport with Coachford AFC now earning a last 8 spot at home to Athlone side Willow Park.This was one that got away.We wish our opponents well.
Maree/Oranmore fc;C Carroll,O McCamley,T Heraghty(capt),R Hanniffy,K Horgan,B Wright,D McCarthy,P Diala,R Carberry,A Fearon,D Mooney. Subs O Quinlan(introduced 61 mins),C Flanagan,M Shivnan,C Mc Mahon.
Next Sunday many of the same lads will tog with the clubs u18 side who have a home tie in the FAI U18 Cup last sixteen against Carrigaline utd from Cork in Oranmore this sunday ko 2pm.All support would be appreciated.This weekend also sees our Junior Premier side host Athenry this Saturday at 2pm and also both u14 sides are in action alongside our u12 sides.The u12 premier side play in the last 16 of the sfai u12 cup away to Douglas Hall of Cork in Douglas Hall ko 3pm.
The u16 girls will hope to continue their recent good run with a home tie v Mervue on Sunday next.
All are hoping too that the St Columbas cu tournament will proceed in fine weather this Sunday.
Remember you can still register for Maree/Oranmore fc by downloading the Clubify app and dont forget to join our members draw for a little over 4 euro weekly,all details on club fb page.
