In a thrilling U13 Division 1A County Final replay at Tuam Stadium last Tuesday night, the team delivered a superb performance, defeating a strong Claregalway side 2-10 to 0-7. Led by captain Neal O'Callaghan, every player on the team played their part in this remarkable victory. Ronan Keating, who was named Man of the Match, stood out with another exceptional display, but it was truly a full team effort.
The squad showed immense resilience throughout the competition (12 games in total), having come back from 9 points down in both the semi-final against Loughrea and the original final, which ended level after extra time. In the replay, the entire team rose to the occasion to claim the county title.
The full squad: Christian Dooley, Darragh Browne, Donal Grennan, Luke Landy, James Cussan, Neal O'Callaghan (Captain), Ronan Malone, Ronan Keating (Man of the Match), Sam Deeley, Darragh Furey, Paddy Fallon, Thomas Ganley, Ralph Davitt, Culann Glavey, Senan Ward, Luca Fallon, Franek Kosccielniak, Tristian Ryan, Tadgh Houlihan, Matt Gillen, Harry Burke, Conor Smith, Daniel McBride and Davitt Ross.
This victory was a testament to the superb efforts of the entire squad, showcasing their unity, skill, and determination in an unforgettable campaign.
Thanks to all the coaches and to all the parents for the support throughout the year.
Also, a big thank you to our sponsor Ger Conolin of Margain Gain Services a Project Management firm based in Galway who sponsored jerseys, gear and footballs for the lads. The jerseys and gear were beautifully designed by former Kerry Footballer Paul Galvin (http://www.keohaneathleticclub.com) and the theme of the jerseys is based on the new Renville Development.
Full squad: Christian Dooley, Darragh Browne, Donal Grennan, Luke Landy, James Cussan, Neal O'Callaghan (Captain), Ronan Malone, Ronan Keating (Man of the Match), Sam Deeley, Darragh Furey, Paddy Fallon, Thomas Ganley, Ralph Davitt, Culann Glavey, Senan Ward, Luca Fallon, Franek Kosccielniak, Tristian Ryan, Tadgh Houlihan, Matt Gillen, Harry Burke, Conor Smith, Daniel McBride and Davitt Ross.
