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The aftermath of “storm Erik” provided the backdrop for the first round of this year’s LMFM sponsored Minor Football League. Both Trim and St Colmcilles also took the oportunity to blow out any cobwebs with a hugely entertaining bout played in testing conditions at a windy Piltown. “Storm Erik’s” leftovers ensured a huge wind blew into the graveyard end throughout, coupled with…
St. Colmcilles advanced to the U15 division 1 final after a tough game against a gallant Ratoath side. The scoreline (6-16 to 2-11) although convincing was not a true reflection of the on field clash. Four early unanswered goals, two brilliantly finished by Cillian Quigley and one each from Luke Hannon and Fiachra McNabb set the foundation for victory .Most…
We have decided to up the game considerably and sought the assistance of an accomplished journalist to write the match report for this particular Minor game. Who better to pen the report than the daughter of a respected club family, the sister of a proud Cilles Minor footballer and Cilles Number 1 fan, Hazel Bell. Hazel took the time to…
The 19th staging of our U10 'Festival of Football' kicked off a very busy weekend showcasing the famous Cilles volunteers and all that is special about the GAA. This culminated in our family day and Ladies Intermediate Championship on Sunday 23rd September... Participants at the U10 festival came from Donegal, Kildare, Down, Monaghan, Louth and all over Meath to join…
Match Report – Minor Championship Round 3 Division 1 St Colmcilles 4-05 Ratoath 2-10 In a highly competitive group with all teams tied on two points after two rounds of matches, the third round clash between St Colmcilles & Ratoath in Piltown was effectively a Championship Quarter final with the winner progressing to…
Hard Luck to our U14's who lost this evenings Cup Final V Ashbourne in Dunganny. What a great display of football. They showed great courage and passion. Thanks to all the coaches, parents and especially all the players for a super performance.
Our u11 boys were successful in obtaining their very first piece of silverware today in the shield at the Carryduff tournament after a brilliant performance. The lads displayed real determination, especially when the semi final went to extra time, and then, more dramatically, sudden death. But they survived to beat Crossmaglen in the final. Well done to all the lads…
Summer 2018 will be etched in the mind of Hurling in East Meath for a long time to come. On Monday 6th of August The Saints played in their first ever juvenile county final. While the team came up just short, the path has been set for those that follow. The U12 Saints, who are an amalgamation team made up…
What a day for the U12 boys in League action. In Division A they overcame Donaghmore Ashbourne to get to the Final next weekend. In the Division E semi final against Moynalvey they went to extra time. The lads dug deep to come back from a 4 point deficit with a couple of minutes to go in extra time to…
Well done to the Colmcilles U12's who travelled to the Newry Mitchels Tournament at the weekend. Short in numbers they still managed to come 2nd in their group behind Buncrana (Donegal) and ahead of Crossmaglen, Newry Shamrocks, St. Peregians and Shane O'Neills. They were then entered into the Shield competition and over came Lavey (Derry) in QF and Truagh Gaels…
St Colmcilles 4.08 Seneschalstown 2.17 The eagerly awaited final round minor league clash of St Colmcilles and Seneschalstown took place in Piltown on Tuesday 20th March. St Colmcilles were already qualified for the semi finals but Seneschalstown (with the addition of Rathkenny players) required at least a draw to progress to the knockout stages. Unfortunately as the teams were warming…
St Colmcilles 2.12 Navan O’Mahonys 1.06 St Colmcilles hosted Navan O’Mahonys on Saturday 24 th February in Piltown for the second round of the U17 Division 1 league. Both teams were coming off Round 1 successes and a tightly contested affair was expected. The game didn’t disappoint in this regard, with the first half very keenly contested by both sides.…