Raheen GAA
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RAHEEN GAA CLUB
SECRETARY: COLETTE
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G.A.A CLUB NOTES
August 18th 2025
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RD 2
Despite suffering 2 major setbacks before the start along with another right at the start Raheen Intermediate Footballers showed great adversity to overcome them and claim victory with a late goal in Rd 2 of the Intermediate Championship against Edenderry last Saturday evening in Edenderry on a scoreline of 3-09 to 0-15 to secure a minimum of a Quarter Final spot with a game to spare. Raheen had to deal with having our club & county star man Dylan Hyland along with team captain Conor Carroll both ruled out before the throw in then had another hammer blow on the throw in when the other midfielder Shane Hyland was forced off injured after he landed badly when jumping for the throw in. It was no surprise then that Raheen found themselves on the back foot early on as Edenderry were first off the mark with the opening 2 points inside the first 5 minutes. Raheen then settled into the game opening their account on 10 minutes with a point from Brian Crombie followed immediately by another from Dylan Cahill who had come on to replace the injured Shane Hyland to draw level. The sides then exchanged a point apiece before Raheen’s luck turned full circle on the midpoint of the half when striking for goal no 1 when Paddy Rigney’s perfectly executed pass from the right side of midfield picked out Jimmy Nolan on the left of the square who laid it off to the in-running Mikey Buckley to blast it past the keeper to the net. Raheen added a pointed free from Paddy Rigney before grabbing their second goal in the 22nd minute when Rory Grehan’s pass in from the right wing to Danny Gorman who passed it to Jimmy Nolan who after being provider on the previous one turned finisher on this one. Edenderry responded immediately with a point before fully wiping out the second goal on 26 minutes with a 2 pointer free scored by their centre forward Alex Kenny and completed the first half scoring with a point in stoppage time from wing back Callum Dunne. This saw Raheen go in at the break holding a 3 point advantage 2-04 to 0-07. The opening 10 minutes of the second half saw the sides add just a single pointed free apiece but that increased over the next 10 minutes with a further 3 points each with half time sub Lee Mulpeter (2) and Jimmy Nolan on target for Raheen while Edenderry’s haul included a 2 pointer from play from corner forward Jamie Dolan. The sides exchanged another point apiece by the 22nd minute before Edenderry hit 3 in a row over the next 5 minutes to draw level. Raheen were not settling for the draw had a couple of chances denied but were then rewarded bang on the 30 minutes when Lee Mulpeter was put through in the clear just inside the 21 and he had only one thing on his mind as he picked his spot to blast the ball to the net for Raheen’s third and what would prove to be winning goal. Edenderry went straight down the field and were just kept out from getting and equalizing goal by a double goal line clearance by Raheen.
RAHEEN: Keith Kirwan, David Carthy, Brian Corcoran, Aidan Pierce, Eamon Bolger, Adam Kelly, Mikey Buckley (1-00), Danny Gorman, Shane Hyland, Rory Grehan, Brian Crombie (0-02), Paddy Arnold, Paddy Rigney (0-02), Jack Keogh, James Nolan (1-02).
SUBS: Dylan Cahill (0-01) (for Shane Hyland), Lee Mulpeter (1-02) (for Jack Keogh), Mikey Keogh (for Dylan Cahill), Mark Byrne, Cein Gorman, Finn McCormack, Ryan Mulpeter. Naoise Dunne & Peter McKeagney.
JUNIOR C FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RD 2
Raheen Junior Footballers were given a Walkover by neighbours Gracefield who were unable to field a team for Rd 2 of the Junior C Competition last Friday evening and have also been given a Walkover by Cappincur for their Rd 3 meeting due to be played next week so with their win from Rd 1 Raheen complete the group stage as group winners and progress to the Quarter Finals.
2025 INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RD 3
With 2 Wins out of 2 and their place in the knockout stage already secured Raheen Intermediate Footballers complete the group stage of the Intermediate Championship as they face the only other beaten finalists from the last 5 years St Brigids in Rd 3 next Thursday (28th August) @ 7;30pm in Edenderry where a win for Raheen will secure qualification straight through to the Semi Finals..
All Support would be appreciated for this game which is All Ticket with Tickets required to be purchased online in advance with the link for tickets posted on social media a few days before the games.
RAHEEN GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Clodiagh Gaels & Raheen GAA Lotto Draw on Monday 11h August 2025 were: 02 19 24 26 . There was No Jackpot Winner of €15,000 and 3 Match 3 Winner(s) (Killeigh SchoolBoys/ Girls Soccer Club C/O Kate Buckley; Forsey Larkin C/O Joe Cunningham; Mary C/O Clodiagh Gaels) (€70 Each).
Please Note Next Week’s Draw will take place on Monday 25th August 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 & 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.
RAHEEN GAA 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP FIXTURES
The Following are Raheen GAA’s 2025 Championship Group Stage Fixtures:
A) INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP:
a. RD 3: V St Brigids on Thursday 28 August 2025 @ 7:30pm in Edenderry