Disappointment for Grange Community College
In Juvenile Hurling Final
Grange Community College suffered a hard defeat in this years Dublin school's hurling final played in glorious conditions at the Pairc Bharrog GAA grounds in Kilbarrick on Friday 19th of May last. The eventual winners of this years Juvenile Dublin schools E hurling championship PS Neasain were mightily relieved to hear the final whistle as the lads from Grange CC were trying to stage something of a second half comeback after conceding a number of soft goals earlier in the game. The final score line read Grange CC 3-9 – PS Neasain 7-9.
Credit must go to students who represented Grange CC as this was their very first year playing Juvenile hurling. And with a number of very young players in the team the future looks bright for the College in next seasons GAA schools Calendar.
E. Cullen, T. Heavey, S. Byrne, B. Redmond, J. O Keeffe, E. Boylan, C. Bonnie, M. Hagan (Capt) J. Coyne, M. Hewelt, D. Tuke, S. Larmon, C. McAulley, J. Quigley & J. Breslin Subs: G. Carroll, S. Kerr, R. Brennan.
Man of the Match: Michael Hagan.
Team Managers: Mr. Rayfus & Mr. Ward. Assistants: L. Moffitt & J. Hagan.
Grange Juvenile Hurlers Qualify for Hurling Final
DATE: 06/05/11VS
Heartstown CC 3-5.
The juvenile college's hurlers recorded an historic semi-final victory against Heartstown CC of Blanchardstown in Trinity Gaels GAA grounds on Friday afternoon last. Played in breezy conditions the lads from Grange started the match in flying form, registering 1-1 inside the first five minutes of the match, with Cillian McAulley scoring with was an opportunistic goal, pulling on a loose ball just on the edge of the square.
There were many fine first half performances all over the field of play from Grange, especially from Shane Byrne at fullback, Eoin Boylen and Craig Bonnie in the halfback line and Michael Hagan at centerfield. Playing with a stiff breeze behind their backs in the first half, Grange's full forward line of Jason Quigley, McAulley and Dylan Tuke were kept busy with long balls being delivered in from Grange's powerful halfback, centerfield and half-forward line. At halftime the score line was Grange 2-2 to Heartstown 2-1.
With a real sense of purpose and commitment about their play, Grange's players tore into the Heartstown defence in the second half and registered three well taken goals and three points from play within the first fifteen minutes of the second half. Playing against what was a very strong breeze; Grange's defence stood tall and knocked down many very dangerous balls which were driven in by the Heartstown defence and centerfield players. With time running out however, Grange managed to win some vital puck-outs around centerfield and with a good score line built up, three goals of which were fabulous strikes by Hagan, Hewelt and Quigley, Grange ran out comfortable and worthy winners by two goals.
Man of the Match: Shane Byrne.
Grange CC Juvenile hurlers top their group.
DATE: 16/03/11.Grange CC continued their good run of hurling form when they beat a strong St. Finian's CC outfit with two points to spare in glorious conditions last Wednesday afternoon. The boys from Grange travelled away from home for this table topper match and now find themselves looking forward to a home quarter final in the Trinity Gaels GAA ground.
A final score line of Grange 5-5 to St. Finian's CC 5-3 offers clear indication of a highly entertaining game. Shane Byrne starred for Grange at full back, with Tony Heavey, Brandon Redmond, Johnny O Keeffe, Eoghan Boylan, Eoghan Cullen and Craig Bonnie, all solid in defence. Michael Hagan once again landed some superb scores from play throughout the sixty minutes and Jamie Coyne, Mark Kelly, Stephen Larmon, Gavin Carroll and Jason Quigley were a constant menace in the Grange attack.
Grange CC team on the day:
Tony Heavey, Brandon Redmond, Shane Byrne, Craig Bonnie, Johnny O Keeffe, Eoghan Boylan, Eoghan Cullen, Michael Hagan, Gavin Carroll, Mark Kelly, Stephen Larmon, Jason Quigley & Jamie Coyne.
Man of the Match: Jamie Coyne.
Memorable Juvenile Hurling Success for Grange Community College
DATE: 02/03/11.Grange CC pipped co-habiting neighbours GC Reachrann by a single point, in what was a thriller of a Juvenile hurling game in the grounds of Trinity Gaels GAA club last Wednesday afternoon. The final score line of Grange CC 2-6 – GC Reachrann 3-2 offers clear evidence of a tightly contested hurling match and the boys from Grange were mightily relieved to hear the final whistle as their goal mouth came under serious pressure in what was a pulsating final four minutes of the game.
Grange CC had many standout performances all over the field of play starting with Ryan Brennan in goals, Craig Bonnie, Eoghan Cullen, Tony Heavey and Eoghan Boylan in defence, Michael Hagan and Jack Breslin at centerfield and Jamie Coyne, Jason Quigley, Mark Kelly, Gavin Carroll and Stephen Larmon in attack.
Seven minutes from time the score of the game was landed by the skilful Hagan from just outside the fifty yard line after some very good industrious work by Coyne and Boylan. But it was the final four minutes of courageous defensive hooking and blocking that sealed victory for Grange as Reachrann failed to breach the heart of the Grange defence. And with the final whistle blown to signal the end of the game Grange's victory was greeted with an overwhelming sense of joy and relief.
Man of the Match: Michael Hagan.