Raheen GAA
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RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY: COLETTE
CARTHY ; PHONE: (087) 6224636
P.R.O: RAY
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G.A.A CLUB NOTES
DATE: 29th September 2025
JUNIOR C FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL
Raheen have at least 1 Championship Final to look forward to as the Junior Footballers set down a marker for their Intermediate counterparts by securing their place in the Junior C Championship Final with a fully merited win by just the minimum margin against Tullamore in the Semi Final last Thursday evening in Gracefield on a scoreline of 1-12 to 2-08 which denies Tullamore their quest of a clean sweep quadruple Championship titles. Raheen captain Padraig Bracken rolled back the years giving a powerhouse of a performance in midfield alongside his fellow midfielder and top scorer Liam Gorman. Raheen were first off the mark with the opening point in the 6th minute from Niall Dempsey with Tullamore opening their account 2 minutes later with their first point from Kevin Williamson with Tullamore adding 2 more when the clock ticked on 10 minutes. Raheen responded immediately with a point from Stephen Pierce with the sides adding a point apiece by the 20th minute. A brace of points from Liam Gorman by the 25th minute edged Raheen back in front with the remainder of normal time seeing the sides add another point apiece before a goalmouth scramble in stoppage time saw Tullamore get their first goal. That put Tullamore back into the lead at half-time 1-05 to 0-06. A 4 points to 2 haul in favour of Raheen inside the first 10 minutes of the second half drew Raheen level with Raheen then taking the lead with a pointed free in the 17th minute from Niall Dempsey. A further point apiece followed before Raheen struck for their goal in the 26th minute when Colin Keogh caught a high ball out around the 21 and laid it off to the in running James Bryan in the clear 1 on 1 with the keeper and he blasted it to the net. Tullamore responded just 2 minutes later with a quick counter attack to get in to score their second goal. That cut Raheen’s lead back to a single point which they managed to hold on to until the final whistle after 4 minutes of injury time which included a last kick of the game 45 for Tullamore which went just wide. Raheen will now face Edenderry in the Final after the Reds overcame Shamrocks in the other Semi Final (Fixture details TBC).
RAHEEN: Mark Byrne, Shane Corcoran, Finn McCormack, Scott Bolton, Liam Boland, Peter McKeagney, Padraig Bracken, Liam Gorman (0-05), Stephen Pierce (0-02), Colin Keogh (0-01), Ryan Mulpeter (0-02), Chris Floody, Niall Dempsey (0-02).
SUBS: James Bryan (1-00) (for Ryan Mulpeter), Eanna Direen, Jason Gorman, Alex Bolton, Colm Larkin, Shane Hackett & Naoise Dunne.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL
Unfortunately it will not be a Championship Final double appearance for Raheen GAA club this year and it will be another year in Intermediate ranks as the Intermediate Footballers 2025 playing campaign came to an end with defeat in the Championship Semi Final last Sunday afternoon to Tullamore in Walsh Island on a scoreline of 2-14 to 0-09. With Raheen’s injury woes this year reaching back to back Intermediate Finals was always going to be a tough ask and so it proved to be. Tullamore were first off the mark with the opening 3 points by the 7th minute from Cillian Martin and Shane Dooley (2). Raheen got up and running in the 12th minute with a pointed free from Paddy Rigney but just 2 minutes later a quick counter attack saw Tullamore get in to score their first goal scored by Shane Dooley. Raheen responded in the 18th minute with their first point from play from Dylan Cahill. Almost immediately Tullamore were temporarily reduced to 14 when corner forward Ben Connolly picked up a black card but the remainder of the half saw both sides add 2 more scores apiece – 3 points for Tullamore including a 2 pointer from Jay Sheerin to 2 points for Raheen with the second of those coming from a 45 converted by keeper Keith Kirwan. That left Tullamore with a 5 point lead at the break 1-06 to 0-04. Raheen hit the ground running on the restart scoring 4 points inside the first 6 minutes from Paddy Arnold, Brian Crombie, Paddy Rigney and Jimmy Nolan with a Shane Dooley pointed free for Tullamore sandwiched in between which cut the deficit to just 2 points. Raheen’s short kickout from the last point was intercepted with the ball coming to Shane Dooley to score his & Tullamore’s second goal of the game to restore their 5 point advantage which is how it would stay until Raheen got what would prove to be their final point in the 14th minute from Brian Crombie. From here Tullamore pushed for home sealing their win by scoring the final 7 points without reply to book their place in the Final against St Brigids.
RAHEEN: Keith Kirwan (0-01), David Carthy, Brian Corcoran, Aidan Pierce, Eamon Bolger, Kikey Keogh, Mikey Buckley, Adam Kelly, Danny Gorman (0-01), Rory Grehan, Brian Crombie (0-02), Paddy Arnold (0-01), Dylan Cahill (0-01), Paddy Rigney (0-02), James Nolan (0-01).
SUBS: James Lalor (for Mikey Buckley), Lee Mulpeter (for Dylan Cahill), Reece Seery (for Brian Corcoran), Jack Keogh (for Paddy Arnold), Cein Gorman (for Paddy Rigney), Mark Byrne, Finn McCormack, Stephen Pierce, Peter McKeagney, Ryan Mulpeter, Scott Bolton, Naoise Dunne.
CROKE PARK ABSEILING FUNDRAISER
Raheen GAA Club are organizing a Fundraising Abseiling from the top of the Stand in Croke Park on Friday 24 October 2025 with over 50 Raheen GAA Club players, members and supporters having volunteered to take part.
The proceeds from the Abseiling will go towards the purchase and development of our new training facility in Cloneygowan. For Full Details and to Support any of the Participants Go to the Following: https://raheengaa.fundmajor.com/
All Support for or any of the Participants would be Greatly Appreciated. Full List of the Participants are as Follows:
1. Aidan Pierce
2. Aidan Sheil
3. Albert and Megan Henchy
4. Amy Carthy
5. Angela Padian
6. Aoibheann Grehan
7. Bob Coleman
8. Brian Kehoe
9. Ciaran Direen
10. Claire Doyle
11. Colette Carthy
12. Colin McEvoy
13. Colin Pierce
14. Craig O Halloran
15. Danny Gorman
16. Dylan Hyland
17. Dylan Cahill
18. Eamon Bolger
19. Eddie Kaye
20. Eithne O Byrne Connolly
21. Fintan Pierce
22. Garrett Garry
23. Jenna Stack
24. John Tobin
25. John Hackett
26. John Guinan
27. Johnny Byrne
28. Karen Coonan
29. Ken Concannon
30. Liam Boland
31. Lizzy Meehan
32. Mark (Curly) Byrne
33. Martin Pierce
34. Martin Boland
35. Matthew O Byrne
36. Michael Hyland
37. Michelle O Connor
38. Mossy Kelly
39. Naoise Dunne
40. Natasha Kirwan
41. Niall Brannock
42. Owen O Connor
43. Paddy Arnold
44. Peter McKeagney
45. Pure
46. Raheen GAA Club
47. Rebecca Meehan
48. Rhianna Mulpeter
49. Richie Palmer
50. Ronan Keogh
51. Rory Grehan
52. Sean Gorman
53. Sean McFaddan
54. Shane O Rourke
55. Shane Hyland
56. Shane Corcoran
57. Shane and Jacinta Carroll
58. Stephen Pierce
59. Stephen Byrne
60. Tom Keogh
61. Trevor Cahill
62. Willie Garry
CROKE PARK ABSEILING FUNDRAISER EVENT DRAW
As part of our Abseiling Fundraiser, Raheen GAA are delighted to welcome on board Pure Lab Grown Diamonds.
The company has kindly donated a stunning 1.49ct LG diamond ring, valued at €1,600, towards our fundraising drive.
Go to the Link below for your chance to win this prize. €20 per entry. Certification included.
https://raheengaa.fundmajor.com/sponsoring/67
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw on Monday 22nd September 2025 were: 05 18 21 28 There was No Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 4 Match 3 Winner(s) (Martina Kelly C/O Clodiagh Gaels; Eoin Corcoran C/O P J Corcoran; Liam, Emer & Cadhla C/O P J Corcoran; Emma Doyle C/O Raheen GAA) (€50 Each).
Please Note Next Week’s Draw will take place on Monday 06th October 2025 in the Old School, Geashill. Tickets available ONLINE or from Fergie’s Shop, Geashill, Hamilton's & High Chap Pubs Geashill, Direen's Pub Cloneygowan or any of the following Club Members Eddie Kaye, John Hackett, Owenie Connor, John Garry, Matthew O’Byrne, Pauric Pierce, Ray Garry, P J Corcoran, Pat Carthy, Eddie Kelly, Annette Lanigan, Declan Costello, Dermot Guinan, Mary Dolan & Gerry Briscoe. Please Support.
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO ONLINE TICKETS
Raheen GAA & Clodiagh Gaels Lotto Tickets are now available to buy ONLINE by going to the Following Link:
https://clubs.clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-raheen-gaa-offaly/
Link can also be found on Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages.
Entries in BEFORE 6:30pm On Next Monday with Draw @ 8PM that evening.
MEMBERSHIP
Members are asked to Renew / Sign Up their 2025 Membership as soon as possible. Subscriptions are Playing Members €70, Students €30 & Non-Playing Members €30 & OAP’s: €25; Walking Track ONLY Members: €10. GYM MEMBERSHIP: €180 (Including Playing Membership.
Registration can now be completed ONLINE Via the CLUBFORCE App or via the following NEW UPDATED 2025 Link which is also available on the Raheen Facebook & Twitter pages :
https://raheengaa.clubforce.com/products/membership
Alternatively Payments can be given to Membership Officers Paddy Bracken or Eddie Kaye.
ALL Users of Club Facilities Including Gym & Walking Track MUST be Club Members.
New members are very welcome.
Club Shop
We have a Club Shop on the O’Neills sports website (www.oneills.com) where you can purchase all the latest club merchandise. To find the merchandise just type “Raheen GFC” into the search bar on the O’Neills website (www.oneills.com) and all the club merchandise will be available to purchase.