Monday, 12^th May

Minor Football Gr E Semi-Final

St Michael’s/Nobber v Oldcastle (Carlanstown @ 18.45pm)

Round 2: Walterstown v Oldcastle on Sunday 24^th March at 11am in Walterstown. 

Round 3: Oldcastle v Senchalstown on Monday 1^st April at 11am in Millbrook. 

Round 4: St. Peters v Oldcastle on Monday 8^th April at 6.45pm in Dunboyne. 

Round 5: Oldcastle v St. Patricks on Monday 15^th April at 6.45pm in Millbrook. 

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MFC Div 2 Semi-Finals
Kilary Emmets 2-12 Oldcastle 2-7 (27 September in Dunganny 1)
Trim 3-12 Gaeil Colmcille 0-13 (25 September in Dunganny)

The Oldcastle minors put on a dazzling display of firepower in the second round of the LM/FM Championship (Div 2) in Millbrook this evening (28/8/2023). Na Fianna were a big, strong looking team, and it was they who started the better, with three points to Oldcastle’s one after five minutes. Ryan Halpin had gotten Oldcastle off the mark with a free, and added another when Rory Crawley was pulled down. Paul Hennessey was in possession of the next ball, on to Tom Lynch, Pat Crawley, to Nathan Gibney, on via Jamie Pakenham, to Ivan Smyth and finally back to Paul who sailed her over to level it. Ryan Halpin added on a fine point from play; Na Fianna came back with one of their own, but that was to be the last time they were in contention.

A Thomas Sheridan ball was moved on to Ryan Halpin at speed, back to Thomas and then to the flying Pat Crawley who fisted it to the back of the net. Nathan Gibney extended the lead, and Pat added another point, Na Fianna then added one of their own. An Oldcastle sideline ball found Pat Crawley, on to Nathan, back to Pat and in to Ivan Smyth who fisted it over the net – unlucky not to get a goal indeed, but taking the point. Oldcastle were really getting into their stride now, and could do no wrong, the next score a superbly kicked point from Ryan Halpin at speed. Good work from Fergal Flynn got the next ball to Pat Crawley for a point, with Ryan adding on another free before the half-time whistle blew, with the teams at Oldcastle 1-10, Na Fianna 0-06.

The second half was totally one-sided, Oldcastle dominating all over the pitch. A beautiful point from Rory Collins got things underway, Ivan Smyth and Paul Hennessey adding points of their own. Na Fianna attacked but the Rory Collins intercept was fed on to Rory Crawley, to Paul Hennessey, on to Pat Crawley, to Ivan, on to Nathan, back to Pat Crawley who was travelling downfield all the while, on to Ryan Halpin and back to the same Pat Crawley who fired her over the bar. A Fergal Flynn intercept on the next attack found Jamie Pakenham, to Thomas Sheridan, to Ivan and finally to Paul Hennessey for yet another score. Cillian Fanning’s kickouts were long and accurate, with James Gibney, Padraig Lynch and Tommy Russell rock solid in defence, while Thomas Sheridan was defence, midfield and forward all in one! Another point from Rory Collins; the resultant kickout was brought down by Ivan Smyth, he caught, turned and fired her straight back over the bar. That was followed by a fantastic point from Paul Hennessey, impossibly high and accurate, sailed over the town-end bar. Na Fianna finally got a scoring chance and went for goal, but Cillian Fanning was ready and saved. The resultant ’45 went over for their first score of the half. They added another soon after, but Oldcastle got back to business, Paul firing over another point, followed by a goal from the speedy Shane Boylan. Good work from Matt Lynch and Conor Russell secured the ball, upfield by way of Tadgh Coyle, to Riain Burke, back to Tadgh, to Fergal Flynn to Paul Hennessey and finally to Rory Collins, a super point, followed by another, to leave the final score Oldcastle 3-21, Na Fianna 0-08. An absolute masterclass in football from the lads tonight, super scoring and play, and a great display from every lad on the pitch.

The third-round match sees the lads play Walterstown on Saturday 16th at Millbrook.

Oldcastle: Cillian Fanning, Padraig Lynch, Thomas Sheridan, Tommy Russell, Rory Collins (0-04), Fergal Flynn, Rory Crawley, Tom Lynch, James Gibney, Ivan Smyth (0-03), Paul Hennessey (1-05), Jamie Pakenham, Nathan Gibney (0-01), Ryan Halpin (0-05), Pat Crawley (1-03). Subs: Shane Boylan (1-00), Tadgh Coyle, Riain Burke, Matt Lynch, Conor Russell.

Round 2: Oldcastle v Trim (Monday 15th May at 7pm in Millbrook)

Round 3: Simonstown v Oldcastle (Monday 22nd May at 7pm in SImonstown)

Round 4: Oldcastle v Walterstown (Monday 3rd July at 7pm in Millbrook)

Round 5: Killary Emmets v Oldcastle (Monday 10th July at 7pm in Castletown)

Round 6: Oldcastle v Summerhill (Monday 17th July at 7pm in Millbrook)

Round 7: Dunderry v Oldcastle (Monday 24th July at 7pm in Dunderry)

Semi-Final (Monday, 24 April)
St Patrick’s v Oldcastle (Stamullen @ 7.00pm)

Hard luck to our younger minor team who lost out in the Division 6 league final this evening (17/11/2022). Delayed since the summer, the final was played in a very cold and foggy Simonstown.

A big, strong physical St. Colmcille’s team provided the opposition. Oldcastle missed some good chances and had some shots go wide, but Paul Hennessy was on target with 1-03 to his name. Unfortunately St. Colmcille’s were the stronger team on the night, but well done to the lads who battled to the end and never gave up.

Thanks to the coaches Rupie Pakenham, Sean Maxwell and Darren Gibney for their work with the team.

Oldcastle: Cillian Fanning, Riain Burke, Jack Smith, Padraig Lynch, Ivan Smyth, Philip Carroll, Tommy Russell, Ryan Halpin, Paul Hennessy, Jamie Pakenham, Cormac Guirke, Rory Collins, Tadgh Coyle, RIan Mulvanny, Nathan Gibney. Subs: Sean Garrigan, Eoin Sheridan.

Rd.1
Monday, 22 August 2022
Ratoath v Oldcastle (Ratoath @ 7.00pm)
Rd.2
Monday, 29 August 2022
Oldcastle v Donaghamore/Ashbourne (Millbrook @ 7.00pm)
Rd.3
Saturday, 10 September 2022
Gaeil Colmcille v Oldcastle (Grangegodden @ 2.30pm)

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LMFM MFC Div 5

Rd.1
Monday, 22 August 2022
Oldcastle v Donaghamore/Ashbourne (Millbrook @ 7.00pm)

Rd.2
Monday, 29 August 2022
Wolfe Tones v Oldcastle (Kilberry @ 7.00pm)

Rd.3
Monday, 5 September 2022
Ballinlough v Oldcastle (Ballinlough @ 7.00pm)

Rd.4
Saturday, 10 September 2022
Oldcastle v St Michael’s/Nobber (Millbrook @ 2.30pm)

Rd.5
Saturday, 24 September 2022
Oldcastle v St Vincent’s/Curraha (Millbrook @ 2.30pm)

The Minors hosted the Moynalvey/Boardsmill amalgamation in Millbrook this evening (29/9/2021) for the second round of the LM/FM Minor Championship. The opposition arrived with just twelve players, meaning Oldcastle had to cut their starting line-up. The re-jig unsettled the lads, with just four scores in the first half: points from Brian Hetherton and Nathan Gibney and a goal and super left-footed point from the boot of Eoin Smith. In the same time however, Moynalvey/Boardsmill put 1-09 on the board, giving them a six point advantage at the break.

If there’s one thing we know about Oldcastle teams at the minute though, it’s that they never give up! A well-taken Paul Hennessy free got the Oldcastle comeback underway: followed by an Oldcastle goal blitz, with Eoin Smith, Brian Hetherton and Nathan Gibney all finding the back of the net.

Moynalvey/Boardsmill kept putting points over all the while, but the Oldcastle comeback was enough to see them level the match with five minutes remaining. With that however, Moynalvey/Boardsmill upped the ante again, sending over three unanswered points to try and claim the victory.

With the seconds ticking away Oldcastle sent the ball upfield, Rian Mulvanny in a good scoring position near the goals but being pulled down for a penalty! Referee Martin Dawson was looking at his watch as Paul Hennessy stepped up to take it: he coolly lobbed it to the right and to the back of the net to draw the match.

The next match is against Donaghmore/Ashbourne on Saturday 9th October at 2pm in Millbrook.

Oldcastle: Eoin Muldoon, Fionn McCabe, Brian Hetherton (1-01), Alan Gilsenan, James Gibney, Lloyd Colleran, Tom Lynch, Rory Crawley (0-01), Nathan Gibney (1-02), Eoin Smith (2-01), Paul Hennessy (1-03), Kane Cullen. Subs: Ciaran Connell, Cormac O’Connell, JP Purcell, Rian Mulvanny, Jamie Pakenham.