Minor Hurling - Gort v Tommy Larkins

Gort 3-09 (18)
Tommy Larkins 4-15 (27)

Gorts run in the County Minor A Championship came to an end in Loughrea yesterday evening when they were beaten by a strong Tommy Larkins outfit in this quarter final replay. Following the draw between these two sides in Athenry last weekend, hopes were high that we could advance to the semi final stages but unfortunately nothing really went our way on the night.

The first half was even enough and despite playing against a light breeze, Gort went in level at half time on a score-line of 2-05 apiece. However, it was obvious that Gort were barely hanging onto the coat-tails of this Tommy Larkins side and in the second half they pulled away convincingly to win by 9 points. Gort, however, stayed trying hard right until the end and had reduced the deficit to 5 points with 5 minutes remaining but a 4th goal by Larkins following a superb initial save from Joe Flaherty put an end to any Gort hopes of a comeback on this occasion.

This Gort minor team had 10 of the starting team minor again next year and 7 of these are still under 16 so there is plenty to be optimistic about for the coming years at minor level.

Gort:- J. Flaherty, G. Corless, D. Grealish, S. Burke, D. O'Donoghue, Ross Burke, Ronan Burke, D. Roche, J. Grealish (0-01), C. Broderick (0-02), A. Helebert (0-01), C. Finn, J. Commins, M. Mullins (3-05), J. Harney. Subs:- G. Cahill, C. Nolan, T. O'Neill, D. Diskin, S. McCarthy

U16 Hurling - Gort v Kinvara

Gort 5-15
Kinvara 1-10

Gort progressed to the 1/4 final stages of this years U-16 A Hurling Championship with a comfortable victory over near neighbours, Kinvara, on Tuesday evening last in Gort. Backed by a large home support, the Gort team were always in control of this game throughout and despite the concession of an early goal led by 4 points at half-time on a scoreline of 3-05 to 1-07. Gorts goals were scored by Darren O'Donoghue (1) and Jack Commins (2).

In the second half, Gort extended their advantage and further goals from Darren O'Donoghue and Brian Mullins helped to secure a comprehensive victory and avenged an earlier 1st round group defeat by the same opposition. Our quarter final opponents will be Loughrea, who finished top of Group B and are undefeated in this years championship. The Gort team which lined out against Kinvara was as follows:-

Gort:- J. Flaherty, T. O'Neill, R. Burke, E. Melville, G. Cahill, C. Finn, S. McCarthy, D. O'Donoghue, J. Grealish, C. Fennessy, A. Helebert, G. Dutra, N. O'Donnell, B. Mullins, J. Commins. Subs:- L. Nolan for E. Melville, C. Finn for C. Finn, S. Crehan for A. Helebert, K. Kelly for T. O'Neill, J. O'Connor for D. O'Donoghue, S. Kelly, M. Hayes, G. Clay, D. Moran, S. Roche, C. Finnegan, A. Hogan.

Junior B Hurling - 29th June 2012 - Gort v Tynagh/Abbey/Duniry

Gort 0-12

Tynagh - Abbey / Duniry 0-14

Gort went down to a 2 point defeat against Tynagh - Abbey / Duniry in this second round game of the Junior B Hurling Championship played in Castledaly on Friday night last. Following on from the first round win against Kinvara, hopes were high that another win could be achieved.

Gort lined out with a couple of changes from the first game. Most notable was the positioning of Trevor Ryan in goal, with John Connors moved to full-forward. Dara Roche also lined out with the junior team for the first time this year following completion of his leaving cert. exams.

Scoring was very tight in the opening stages of this game and after 20 minutes the scoreline read 2 points to 1 in favour of Tynagh - Abbey / Duniry. Then in the last 10 minutes of the half there was a burst of scores from both sides meaning they went in level at half time on a scoreline of 5 points apiece. Gorts scores in this half came from David Cummins (2), John Connors (1) and 2 frees from Liam Forde.

Tynagh started the second half very strongly and got themselves into a 4 point lead before Gort started to fight back strongly in the last 10 minutes.Points from Peter Howley, Francis O'Connor & a super effort 45 yards out off his left from over near the sideline from substitute Kieran "Teak" Burke meant that with time almost up there was just 1 point in it. Unfortunately however, Tynagh - Abbey / Duniry got the last score of the game and finished up 2 point winners.

Overall, Gort should be well pleased with this performance and considering this was our third team lining out against Tynagh - Abbey / Dunirys second team they should take a lot of heart from this performance.

Gort:- T. Ryan, C. Collins, P. Connolly, C. Flaherty, G. Nolan, P. Loughnane, C. Greaney, D. Roche, P. Loughnane, F. O'Connor (0-2), P. Howley (0-1), S. Melville, L. Forde (0-5, 0-4f), J. Connors (0-1), D. Cummins (0-2). Subs:- K. Burke (0-1) for S. Melville, R. Cahill, C. Nolan.

27th June 2012 - Intermediate Hurling - Gort v Annaghdown

Gort 4-14

Annaghdown 1-09

Gorts intermediate team had a convincing 14 point win over Annaghdown in Carnmore yesterday evening. This result assures Gorts second team of intermediate status for 2013. Gort were well in control throughout this game and 1st half goals from Kaelen Higgins and Michael Mullins as well as points from Noel Quinn, Mike Finn, Wayne Walsh & Michael Mullins meant that Gort went in at half time with a 5 point lead (2-07 to 1-04).

In the second half Gort pulled away convincingly and further goals from Wayne Walsh and Noel Quinn as well as some fine points from Michael Mullins put the result beyond doubt. Best for Gort on the day were Gavin Lally, Dara Roche, Martin Moran, Wayne Walsh, Michael Mullins and Kaelen Higgins.

Gort:- G. Lally, D. Grealish, D. Linnane, D. Roche, R. Kerins, P. Loughnane, M. Moran, N. Forde, W. Walsh, M. Mullins, M. Finn, R. Burke, N. Quinn, J. Kerins, K. Higgins. Subs:- B. Quinn for K. Higgins, B. Cummins for M. Finn, S. Melville for J. Kerins, S. Coen for P. Loughnane, K. Burke for N. Quinn, T. Ryan, F. O'Connor, L. Forde, P. Howley

23rd June 2012 - Minor A Championship - Gort v Turloughmore

Gort 2-15 Turloughmore 1-10

Gort secured their second win of this years minor championship with an 8 point victory over Turloughmore in Athenry on Friday evening. This win puts Gort on 4 points after 3 games played and means that 1 more win from their remaining 3 games should be enough to secure qualification to the quarter final stages.

Gort started with the aid of the breeze and led at half-time by 1-10 to 1-06 with some fine points from Aidan Helebert, Michael Mullins & Jack Cummins. A softly conceded goal for Turloughmore by centre-forward Sean Linnane (son of former Gort hurler, Gerry Linnane) meant there was only 4 points in it at the interval.

Gort came out in the second half however and, despite playing into the wind, started to dominate around the middle of the field and pulled away worthy 8 point winners in the end.

Gort:- J. Flaherty, S. Burke, D. Grealish, G. Corless, R. Burke, D. Roche, C. Finn, M. Mullins, D. O'Donoghue, D. Diskin, A. Helebert, J. Grealish, C. Nolan, C. Broderick, J. Cummins. Subs:- G. Cahill for D. Diskin, T O'Neill for C. Nolan.

Group A of the Minor A Hurling Championship now looks like this:

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Drawn	Points For	Points Against	Score Diff.	Points
Turloughmore	5	4	1	0	90	68	+ 22	8
Athenry	4	3	1	0	65	58	+ 7	6
Gort	3	2	1	0	47	43	+ 4	4
Tynagh / Abbey-Duniry	3	1	2	0	38	41	- 3	2
Craughwell	4	1	3	0	47	58	- 11	2
Liam Mellowes	2	0	1	1	35	37	- 2	1
Castlegar	3	0	2	1	41	58	- 17	1

Gorts remaining games in the group are against Tynagh / Abbey-Duniry, Craughwell & Liam Mellowes.

14th June - Weekend Preview

This coming weekend is a quiet weekend for Gort GAA Club with no teams in action. There is, however, a potentially exciting game scheduled to be held in Gort this coming Friday evening at 7:30pm in the Junior B Championship between Beagh & St. Thomas's. Our own Junior B team have played both of these teams in recent weeks and they both look particularly strong for this grade. So anyone who is suffering from hurling withdrawal symptoms can head over to the pitch Friday evening for a look at our neighbours in action!!!
This weekend also sees Galway play Offaly in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final on Sunday in Portlaoise and Gort will be represented on the day by Tom Helebert (Trainer), Richie Cummins and Jason Grealish. Best of luck to all involved...

8th June 2012 - Weekend Preview

This weekends hurling action gets underway with the clash of Gort and our near neighbours Beagh in the Junior B League on Friday evening at 7:30pm in Gort. Both teams have been going well in the league so far. Gort have had two wins and two defeats while Beagh have played 5 games with 3 wins and 2 defeats. Gort have a couple of injury worries which mean that Liam Forde and Trevor Ryan probably will not be available for tonight's game. While the weather is promised bad, as much support as possible would be greatly appreciated. Now that we have seats in the stand, we need to start putting bums onto them!!! For those who cannot make it there will be live updates on Twitter from 7:30pm.

On Saturday at 3:30pm in Athenry, Gort play their second game of the group stages of the Senior Hurling Championship against Moycullen. A win here will put Gort through to the quarter final stages of the competition with one group game (against Tommy Larkins) remaining. Latest odds from Paddy Powers have Gort as overwhelming 1/12 favourites to win this game. Moycullen, who won last years intermediate competition, have already lost their first group game to Tommy Larkins, so really need to win this game to have any hope of progressing through to the knock-out stages of the competition. Live updates throughout the game on Twitter from 3:20pm.

Senior Hurling - 4th June 2012 - Kilbeacanty Sevens

Gort won the 2012 Kilbeacanty 7 a-side Hurling Tournament held on Bank Holiday Monday last. This is the first time since 2006 that Gort have managed to win this competition and it was a first 7 a-side medal for a number of our players, including captain Andrew Coen.

U14 Hurling - 4th June 2012 - Gort v Turloughmore

Gort 1-05
Turloughmore 5-05

Gort's run in the County U-14B Championship came to an end on Monday morning in Carnmore when they were beaten by a strong Turloughmore side. Gort started well and had a load of goal scoring opportunites in the first half but only managed to convert one of them meaning they went in at the break trailing by 2-03 to 1-00.

Junior B Hurling - 2nd June 2012 - Gort v Kinvara

Gort 0-11
Kinvara 1-07

Gort got their Junior B Championship off to the best possible start with a 1 point win over neighbours Kinvara in Ardrahan last Saturday evening. Gort got off to a great start with a couple of fine points from play from centre forward Peter Howley. Liam Forde and Francis O'Connor extended the lead with some excellent scores and Gort went in at half time with a commanding 8 points to 1 lead.

U-14 Hurling - 31st May 2012 - Gort v Killimordaly

Gort 3-05 (14)
Killimordaly 2-02 (8)
(after extra time)

Gort U-14s played Killimordaly in a play-off game last Thursday night to determine which of the two teams qualified for the quarter final stages of the U-14B Championship. The game was tight throughout with both teams evenly matched and it was no surprise when the game finished level at the end of normal time with both sides having scored 2-02 each.

U-14 Hurling - 28th May 2012 - Gort v Salthill / Knocknacarra

Gort 3-03 (12)

Salthill / Knocknacarra 2-07 (13)

Gort played Salthill / Knocknacarra in a play-off game in the U-14B championship in Oranmore last night. Gort started well and led by 2-02 to 1-03 at half time thanks to goals from Jordan Cahill and Gustavo Dutra and 2 well taken points from Stephen Kelly. Unfortunately, Salthill got a soft goal just at the end of the half which gave them renewed confidence heading out for the second half.

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