EAST JUNIOR B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
27-July-2003
Knockane Vs. Murroe/Boher in Kilteely at 7.30pm
Knockane 1-7, Murroe/Boher 4-9
We were defeated by Murroe/Boher in the Junior B hurling championship last Saturday night in Kilteely on the scoreline: Knockane 1-7, Murroe/Boher 4-9. It was another disappointing championship campaign.
Team: Mike Browne, Donal Grace, Peter Commons, Willie O'Connor, Denis O' Sullivan, James O'Connor, Jim Franklin, Lance Carroll, Diarmuid Grace, Michael Paul Ryan, Niall Ryan, Willie O'Donnell, Fergal Grace, Pa Hennessy, Anthony O'Grady. Subs: Liam Butler, Michael O' Connell, Conor O' Dwyer, Noel Ryan, David Boland.
EAST JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL
6-September-2003
Knockane Vs. Pallasgreen in Kilteely at 5.30pm
Knockane 1-8, Pallasgreen 0-5
On Saturday night we defeated neighbours Pallasgreen in the semi final of the east Junior B football championship on the scoreline: Knockane 1-8, Pallasgreen 0-5. We started brightly and had points from Mike Browne, Jim Franklin and Niall Ryan to lead at the break by a single score.
In the second half, Pallasgreen fought back to narrow the gap. In the closing quarter it was Knockane who came out on top with points from sub. John Quinn and a Mike Browne goal to send us through to the east final next Sunday and a meeting with South Liberties. All support would be greatly appreciated.
Team: Fergal Grace, Matt Hanley, Lance Carroll, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Peter Commons, Diarmuid Grace, James O'Connor, Anthony O'Grady, Conor O'Brien, Niall Ryan (0-3), Jim Franklin (0-1), Mikey Paul Ryan, Mike Browne (1-2), Pa Hennessy . Subs: Eamonn Cahill for P. Hennessy, John Quinn (0-2) for M. Ryan, N. Ryan, T. Condon, D.P. Grace.
EAST JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
14-September-2003
Knockane Vs. South Liberties in Kilteely at 5.15pm
Knockane 0-12, South Liberties 1-9
On Sunday evening in the east Junior B football final played in Kilteely we drew with South Liberties on the scoreline: Knockane 0-12, South Liberties 1-9. In an exciting game, we dominated the opening quarter and led by 3 points through Mike Browne and Anthony O'Grady. South Liberties responded and narrowed the gap to two points at the break.
The second half was evenly contested and a South Liberties goal mid way through left us behind for the first time. The team responded well with good scores from Mike Browne, Diarmuid Grace and Niall Ryan to regain the lead entering injury time. A late score from South Liberties forced the replay which is down for next Saturday at the same venue. Many thanks to the large support on the night.
Team: Fergal Grace, Matt Hanley, Lance Carroll, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Peter Commons, Diarmuid Grace (0-1), James O'Connor (0-1), Willie O' Donnell, Anthony O'Grady (0-2), Niall Ryan (0-2), Conor O'Brien, Jim Franklin, Mike Browne (0-6), Pa Hennessy . Subs: John Quinn for C. O'Brien, Eamonn Cahill for W. O'Donnell, Michael Paul Ryan for J. Franklin, N. Ryan, T. Condon, L. Butler, D.P. Grace.
EAST JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL *Replay
20-September-2003
Knockane Vs. South Liberties in Kilteely at 5.15pm
Knockane 2-12, South Liberties 0-2
Knockane captured the east Junior B football title for the first time since 1994 with a comprehensive victory over South Liberties in a replay played in Kilteely last Saturday. Scoreline: Knockane 2-12, South Liberties 0-2. The opening quarter was evenly contested with scores hard to come by. Mike Browne broke the deadlock with 2 pointed frees. Anthony O'Grady and Niall Ryan added further points before Pa Hennessy stuck with a goal just before half time.
Knockane continued the second half in similar style, and when Eamonn Cahill punched home a goal early in the half, they sense victory was in their grasp. Knockane continued to press right until the final whistle and had many fine scores from Jim Franklin, Anthony O'Grady, James O'Connor and Mike Browne.
Captain James O'Connor accepted the cup on behalf of the team amid great scenes of jubilation. Special mention must go to selectors Roger Butler and Michael O'Connell for their committment and belief in the team all year and also to trainer Tommy Flynn for his organisation and input in recent weeks. Many thanks to our large support on the day and we can now look forward to the county stages of the competition next weekend.
Team: Fergal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Lance Carroll, Donal Grace, Diarmuid Grace, Peter Commons, Conor O'Brien, Willie O'Donnell, James O'Connor(0-1), Anthony O'Grady(0-2), Niall Ryan(0-2), Jim Franklin(0-1), Mike Browne(0-5), Eamonn Cahill(1-0), Patrick Hennessy(1-1). Subs; John Quinn, Michael Paul Ryan, Noel Ryan, Matt Hanley, David Boland, Thomas Condon, Liam Butler, Bryan Boland, Daniel Grace.
COUNTY JUNIOR B FOOTBALL QUARTER FINAL
28-September-2003
Knockane Vs. Milford in Caherconlish at 12.30pm
Knockane 1-9, Milford 0-6
Knockane defeated Milford in the county quarter final tie played in Caherconlish last Saturday. Scoreline: Knockane 1-9 Milford 0-6. Match Report will follow........
Team: Fergal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Lance Carroll, Donal Grace, Diarmuid Grace, Peter Commons, Conor O'Brien, Willie O'Donnell, James O'Connor, Anthony O'Grady, Niall Ryan, Jim Franklin, Mike Browne, Liam Butler, Patrick Hennessy. Subs; John Quinn, Michael Paul Ryan, Noel Ryan, David Boland, Thomas Condon, Bryan Boland, Daniel Grace.
COUNTY JUNIOR B FOOTBALL SEMI FINAL
October-2003
Knockane Vs. Castlemahon in Bruff at 2.00pm
Knockane 0-4, Castlemahon 3-14
Knockane had no answer to a powerful performance from the West Champions in a one-sided encounter in Bruff
Team: Fergal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Lance Carroll, Donal Grace, Diarmuid Grace, Peter Commons, Conor O'Brien, Willie O'Donnell, James O'Connor, Anthony O'Grady, Niall Ryan, Jim Franklin, Mike Browne, Eamon Cahill, Patrick Hennessy. Subs; Liam Butler, John Quinn, Michael Paul Ryan, Noel Ryan, David Boland, Thomas Condon, Bryan Boland, Daniel Grace. |
