Southern Gaels 4-20
Roscommon Gaels 3-8
Southern Gaels accounted for Roscommon Gaels in a challenge played last Friday in ideal conditions, Cian Geary dominating proceedings in what was a fine team performance.
Luke Sylvester aquitted himself well on his debut at adult level and Seamus Hoctor worked well throughout. Minus a number of regulars many of the junior side stepped up and performed well. Ryan Fallon, Cian Ó Sulleabháin, Conn O'Hara and Alex Devaney continue to impress.
Team; Shaun Fox, Ryan Fallon, Cian Ó Sulleabháin, Alex Devaney, Evan Farrell, Kevin Dolan, Dermot Treacy, Seamus Hoctor (0-3 ), Chulainn Dowd (0-6 ), Cillian Donohoe (0-1 ), Cian Geary (3-7 ), Luke Sylvester, Brian Bermingham, Fionn Dowd (1-3 ) and Conn O'Hara.
Mentors
Recently, the club held a mentors night to prepare for 2023. There was an excellent attendance and all procedures were gone through by Frank Lee, the juvenile secretary. With additional teams and starting camogie this year additional mentors and helpers are needed. If you can help out in any capacity no matter how small please contact the club or Frank Lee 087 2238088 (hurling ) or Gearóid Ó Duibhir 087 2343636 (camogie )
Training
The younger age groups, both camogie and hurling, have returned to training at the Gael Scoil every Sunday with large numbers attending. The Academy and Under 7s train from 2pm to 3pm Under 9/11 from 3pm-4pm and the Under 13/14 from 4pm-5pm. Newcomers are welcome and hurls and helmets will be provided.
Adult camogie train in the Regional Sports Centre every Tuesday at 8pm and the adult hurlers train on Wednesdays and Fridays in Pairc Chiaráin, Athlone GAA at 8pm. All welcome. See all information at www.southerngaels.ie
St Patrick's Day Parade
The club will be involved in both the Moate (Friday, March 17 ) and Athlone (Sunday, March 19 ) parades. Details will be sent to all hurlers and camogie players regarding the schedule for both days.
50th Anniversary
Anyone looking for information on the club's 50th anniversary celebrations or with photos or articles for the forthcoming publication please contact kevinjordanlsu@hotmail.com or 087 7989941.