Castlemitchell played host to Killculen on Sunday evening (23rd May) with two vital league points up for grabs as both sides looked to keep touch with Ballyteague and Milltown at the summit of Division 3 and it was the home side who emerged victorious after a one sided affair.               
        Castlemitchell got off to the perfect start as they goaled twice within the first five minutes. The first came as Joe Maher was allowed to travel too far into the Kilcullen defence, he passed off to Emmet Hyland who powerfully shot from close range giving Andrew Talt no chance in goals. Karol Harris added the second moments later as he collected a high ball from Trevor Griffin before rounding the 'keeper and finishing to an empty net. 
             Kilcullen, who fielded a very young side due to injuries, replied with points from Paul Jones (2) and Jamie Lambe to keep the visitors in touch but Tadhg Fennin, Mark Fennelly and Kieran Harris responded with a point each to leave the half-time score 2-03 to 0-03.
             With a strong wind at their backs, Castlemitchell pushed on in the second half, outscoring their opponents 0-14 to 0-01. Steven Donovon stood out in the half as he landed four points from play but it was Karol Harris who opened their second half account after a good pass from Tadhg Fennin. Trevor Griffin added another at his second attempt after a great save from Talt initally. Further points followed from Mark Fennelly, Kieran Harris, Tadhg Fennin and Brendan Maher before Karol Harris scored his second of the game. Trevor Griffin and Ray Fitzgerald tagged on two final scores as their side ran out convincing winners which moves them up to third position at the halfway point in the the SFL Division 3. Their next game see them welcome table toppers Ballyteague on Wednesday night at 7:45. 

Castlemitchell: Michael Foley, Brian Kavanagh, John O'Connor, Matthew Moore, Fionn O'Rourke, Ray Fitzgerald (0-01), Brendan Maher (0-01), Emmet Hyland(1-0), Joe Maher, Mark Fennelly (0-02), Trevor Griffin (0-02), Steven Donovan (0-04), Karol Harris (1-02), Kieran Harris (0-02), Tadhg Fennin (0-03, 1f).

Kilcullen: Andrew Talt, John Daniel Lavin, Ronan Aspell, Gary Kenny, Mark Brophy, Wille Jones, Jamie Lambe (0-01) Barry Comerford, John Keatley, Paul Bell, Stephen Ryan, David Neill, Seamus Pembroke, Ben Foran, Paul Jones (0-03, 2f)

Castlemitchell were unlucky to lose in a very exciting final today against a very good and strong Monasterevin on a score of 4-4 to 4-0. It started great for Castlemitchell with a goal from Zoe Harris. Castlemitchell and Monasterevin were playing some excellent football moving the ball with quick pace. Monasterevin replied with a point before Victory Aibangbbe finished off a great move with a goal. Castlemitchell kept moving forward and scored another goal by Andrew Doyle. Monasterevin replied to leave the score at halftime 3-0  to 1-3 in Castlmitchell's favour. Monasterevin came back strong in the second half to move into the lead before Zoe Harris scored a great goal to keep Castlemitchell in contention. Monasterevin replied with a goal. With time running out, Castlemitchell were unlucky after a great save from Monasterevin to keep out John Dooley's shot on goal. Congratulations to Monasterevin for an excellent game.
 
Team on the day was D Ashton,L Maher,S Kelly,R Harris,J Harris,L Ward, V Aibangbbe,S Adise,J Corcoran,R Kavanagh,A Doyle,J Whelan ,Z Harris,M Kelly,J Dooley and L Hickey.

Best on the day was D Ashton .S Kelly.R Harris,J Harris,V Aibangbbe,Z Harris and R Kavanagh,

*Correction - Kildare v Laois throws in at 7pm*

Unfortunately we had no winner for this month but there's 3 more chances to win in June, July and August. Well done to all this months winners!

Castlemitchell under 12s final is in Ballykelly on Saturday 30th of May at 10.15 am. They will be playing Monasterevin in the final. Please support .

SFL Div 3 Result: Castlemitchell 2-17 Kilcullen 0-04. Report to Follow

Rheban 0-05
Castlemitchell 0-10


Castlemitchell made the short trip to play neighbours Rheban in the SFL Division 3 and six points in the opening fifteen minutes, whilst not conceding any, laid the foundations for victory for the away side.
Tadhg Fennin (2) and Joe Maher opened the scoring with three early frees after good work from Emmet Hyland and John Fennelly in midfield. Hyland added a point of his own soon after as he made a good run through the defence.  Fennin then pointed another free before John Fennelly converted a 45'. 
          As the half wore on, Rheban began to win more primary possession in midfield and supply was more plentiful for their inside forwards. Adam Ryan was first to benefit as he fisted over from a tight angle after a good pass from Nathan Owens. Conor Germaine followed up with a pointed free from close range. A host of chances followed but neither side could add to their tallies leaving a half time score 0-06 to 0-02.
          Germaine opened the home side's second half account with another free kick but the 'Mitchells replied with Tadhg Fennin pushing them further ahead with two excellent points from play either side of a Joe Maher free. Germaine added two further points but it was Castlemitchell who controlled the game from here on in although they only added one more score which was a last minute free from  Fennin to double the scores at 0-10 to 0-05 and also bringing his total for the evening to six points.   
   

Rheban: James Byrne, Wayne Kelly, Evin Owens, Kevin O'Shaughnessy, Shane Horgan, Chris Casey, Dean Carthy, Barry Foy, Jason Shaw, Conor Germaine(0-04,  3f), John Morrissey, Brandan Shaw, Nathan Owens, Christopher Gorman, Adam Ryan(0-01). Subs: John Kelly for Christopher Gorman 3 mins, Alan Harris for Adam Ryan 45 mins.

Castlemitchell: Mehael Fennelly, Brian Kavanagh, John O'Connor, David Moore, Fionn McDonald, Ray Fitzgerald, Brendan Maher, John Fennelly(0-01,45'), Emmet Hyland(0-01), Mark Fennelly, Tadhg Fennin(0-06, 4f), Joe Maher(0-02f), Trevor Griffin, Karol Harris, Kieran Harris. Subs: Killian Ward for Fionn McDonald 32 mins.