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**Next Senior Hurling Fixture: Broadford @ Home 8th July 7:30pm. Clare Cup Rnd 8 **
Féile Brian Ború
The Smith O' Brien's senior hurlers contested the annual feile Brian Boru cup in Ballina on a sun splashed Saturday evening. Watched by a large crowd a lively encounter was served up by both sides. Despite
trailing at the break by three points, Ballina emerged victorious 3-9 to 1-17.
Dragon Boat Success
The annual dragon boat festival races saw a large crowd of entrants and spectators despite the awful conditions. The Smith O' Brien's team completed an unprecedented three in a row. On the path to the final,
"A shower of wasters" and "The Anchor" team led by Stephen McCarthy were put to the sword in convincing fashion. In a fiercely contested final they just saw off previous winners Liam O'Riains, who finished strongly. Team: Eoin Ryan, Aidan McKeogh, Dwayne Sheedy, Patrick Aherne, Martin Haugh, Shane Toughy, Brian Hogan, Jason Monaghan (Capt).
Senior Hurling Championship
Smith O Brien's poor start was the major factor in them losing to Crusheen in the first round of the hurling championship in Cusack park Ennis. Trailing 2-1 to 0-0 after six minutes Smith O Brien's faced a mountainous task to come back. Both sides were not at full strength for this tie, with Smith Brien's particularly hit with injuries. Determined play saw an eight point deficit cut to three points on two occasions, but each time Crusheen replied to re open the gap. Anthony Sullivan managing to scramble the ball to the Crusheen net for Smith O Brien's sole goal. The final score: Crusheen 2-14 Smith Brien's 1-11.
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www.locallotto.ie , follow the easy to do steps and you can enter your lucky numbers every week for the year, for a special online discount price, and all in just two minutes!!
So please spread the word to any ex pats or club supporters you know who might be interested. We are also trying to expand our mailing list to include as many club memebers, players and locals as possible both home and abroad. So if you would like your friends or family to get up to date with the club please send on their email address to smithobriens@gmail.com |
