Cooley Kickhams chalked up their first points in the division 4A league with a comfortable win at Fr. McEvoy Park over Mattock Rangers. At half time they lead on a scoreline of 1-7 to 0-4 and at the finishing line were showing in front 2-12 to 1-7.

Cooley lined out as follows: 1 Simon Dullaghan 2 Peter Murphy 3 Antoin Watters 4 Eddie Moley 5 Frank Murphy 6 Jason Malone 7 Ross Dullaghan 8 Anthony White(1-0) 9 Ronan Woods 10 Cormac Watters(0-2) 11 Patrick Sheelan(0-4,2f) 12 Conor Dullaghan 13 Sean McDonald(0-3) 14 Garoid Clarke(0-1) 15 Ciaran Sheelan(0-1) Subs used P.J. McGivern(0-1) for C. Dullaghan 17 Paul Murphy for S. McDonald 18 Jamie Farrell for C. Sheelan 21 Gavin Mullen(1-0) for G. Clarke
Referee : Paul Finnegan

Sheelan cup in Monasterboice
An entertaining game played at a bitterly cold Monasterboice ended with honours even. Kevin Levins refereed the match and allowed it to flow which added to the enjoyment for the spectators that braved the elements. The first half was tit for tat in the scoring department and indeed in the possession stakes as well with the difference being the well taken goal scored by Cooley's corner forward Sean McDonald. The half ended with the Kickhams leading on a scoreline of 1-6 to 0-6. The second half continued in the same vein as the first with score for score and with the game entering its closing stages it looked like Cooley's first half major was going to remain the difference. However the Mairtin's best forward on view J.P. Rooney popped up on the end of a good team move to blast the ball to the back of the Cooley net and give his side a one point lead with 3 minutes remaining. This certainly seemd to be a winning score as the Kickhams applied pressure to no avail in search of an equaliser and the Mairtin's certainly passed up a gilt edged chance to put the match away when shooting wide. The Kickhams were not to be denied as Sean McDonald popped up with a fine and arguably the point of the match from play in injury time. On the resulting kick out the long whistle went and both teams would be happy to have annexed the draw. Keith White gave another fine display in midfield, although the Mairtins probably shaded it in this area. In defence Conor McGuinness was Cooley's best defender and up front Sean McDonald took the accolades ably assisted by Aoghain McGuinness.
Cooley lined out as follows: 1 Simon Dullaghan 2 Ross Dullaghan 3 John Kane 4 Antoin Watters 5 Alan Page(0-1) 6 Conor McGuinnes

 7 Ambrose Kane 8 Keith White(0-2) 9 Anthony White 10 Cormac Watters 11 Patrick Sheelan(0-1f) 12 Aoghain McGuinness 13 Conor Rafferty(0-2) 14 Richard Brennan 15 Sean McDonald(1-4,3f) Subs used Frank Murphy for Cormac Watters 50min.

Junior Div 4 Cooley Kickhams B 1-10 Oliver Plunketts 1-6 played at Fr.McEvoy Park under lights.

Cooley lined out as follows 1 Simon Dullaghan 2 Michael Hanlon 3 Colin Marks 4 Mickey Maguire 5 Eddie Moley(0-2) 6 Peter Murphy 7 Ross O' Reilly 8 Ronan Woods 9 Colin Hanlon(0-2) 10 Andrew Boyle(1-1) 11 Conor Dullaghan 12 Gavin Mullen 13 David Thornton(0-5,1f) 14 Jamie Farrell 15 Ronan McGuinness Subs used Shane Sheelan for Ronan Woods(injured) Mark Traynor for J. Farrell & Cian Dullaghan for R. McGuinness.

Some highlights of the match were the performances of evergreen David Thornton, Eddie Moley at wing half-back & Colin Hanlon in centrefield. Andrew Boyle at wing forward chipped in with a goal & point to put the game out of reach for the Plunketts who scored a late consolation goal. Shane Sheelan & Ross O'Reilly made their long awaited return to the playing arena.

Another enjoyable breakfast morning took place on Sunday & some Club events fast approaching are the Poker Classic which is now only two weeks away, but there is no need to panic if you haven't won a ticket at the satellite games because the biggest satellite of all is coming up on Good Friday night and starts at 9pm. Of course this satellite game also pays out cash on the night & attracts a large crowd of card playing sharks.
 
The Club would like to convey their congratulations to Brian White on winning the Louth Supporters Club Player Of The Year award for 2009. Brian will be presented with his award at the Supporters Club function on Friday April 30th in the Fairways hotel. The supporters club will also be honouring the 2009 Leinster title winning Louth Junior team which contained two Cooley players - Richard Brennan and Conor Rafferty. Tickets for the night are priced at €50 each.  Any member wishing to attend on the night and support the lads can contact Club secretary Kevin Smyth on 0876276947 to book a ticket.
 
All in the Club wish Darren White a speedy recovery from the serious facial injury he received while playing with the seniors.

Also congratulations to David Thornton on his recent marriage.

 
There is a Committee meeting Thurs 1st April at 9pm.
Junior B home to Oliver Plunketts Thurs 1st April at 8pm.
Junior A home to Mattock Rangers Fri 2nd April at 6.15.

Cooley Kickhams remain unbeaten in the Paddy Sheelan cup after defeating Dundalk Young Irelands on a scoreline of 0-14 to 0-7 in an entertaining and keenly contested match at Fr.McEvoy Park. The match was played in what can only be described as perfect football conditions and it produced some very well taken points from play in particular from the home team. Declan McGuinness retired injured mid way through the half and Cooley lead at half time by 0-7 to 0-3 with five out of the six starting forwards contributing to their total.

The second half took a similar trend to the first with the Irelands applying some pressure without any real penetration. However the home side were not as complacant when on the offensive with Gavin Long, Aoghain McGuinness & Conor Rafferty impressing up front with some nice scores from play. In defence the entire unit closed down their direct opponents and certainly made it difficult for Young Irelands to find or create any space. Keith White had a fine match at midfield and provided the platform for the forwards with quickly delivered ball.

The Kickhams lined out as follows; 1 Simon Dullaghan 2 Ross Dullaghan 3 John Kane 4 Cormac Watters 5 Conor McGuinness 6 Alan Page 7 Ambrose Kane 8 Keith White(0-1) 9 Anthony White 10 Declan McGuinness(0-1) 11 M.J. Hanlon 12 Gavin Long(0-2) 13 Conor Rafferty(0-5,3f) 14 Aoghain McGuinness(0-2) 15 Sean McDonald(0-2f). Subs used Garoid Clarke(0-1) for Declan McGuinness
Referee: Damien Murtagh

Cooley Kickhams Junior A team played their first game in the league in Clan na Gael Park on Tuesday last. The game was played at a good pace for this time of year and as all matches between these clubs it was keenly contested. Scores were at a premium during the early exchanges, however the Kickhams found some shooting boots just before the break and turned over with comfortable lead of 0-9 to 0-2. On the resumption Cooley passed up some good scoring opportunities and were certainly made to pay by the time the long whistle was blown. The vital score of the game fell to the home team with just 5 minutes remaining and the three pointer was just the spur the Clans needed to push on and win the match. Clans finished with a scoreline of 1-9 to Cooley's 0-10 in what was an entertaining game which was played under lights.

Cooley lined out as follows: 1 Gavin Mullen 2 Peter Murphy 3 Antoin Watters 4 Michael Hanlon 5 Anthony White(0-1) 6 Ambrose Kane 7 Ross Dullaghan 8 Patrick McGrath 9 Frank Murphy 10 Declan McGuinness(0-4, 2f) 11 M.J. Hanlon 12 Cormac Watters(0-1) 13 Sean McDonald(0-3, 1f) 14 Ronan Hanlon(0-1) 15 Conor Dullaghan Sub used Paul Murphy for Cormac Watters 

Poker classic satellite games every Thursday in complex at 9pm.

Cooley Kickhams GFC Juvenile Committee
Argos Tokens needed for Free Kit - please collect them over the next 5 weeks and contact 0879333465 or any committee member.
 
Breakfast morning in complex on 28th March from 10am 'til 1pm.

Membership renewal before 30th March to any committee member or online.

Cooley Kickhams chalked up another win in the Paddy Sheelan cup at the expense of the Newtown Blues at a well turned out Jimmy Pentony Park, home of the St. Nicholas Club. The Kickhams faced into a pretty stiff breeze in the opening half and led by 3points mid way through after dominating the early proceedings. Newtown Blues came more to the fore in the latter part of the half but were extremely wasteful. Half time score stood at 0-3 to 0-1 in favour of Cooley. In the second period Cooley pushed on and played more direct football which resulted in them adding a further 6 points to their tally as against the Blues 2.

The match finished on a scoreline of 0-9 to 0-3 in favour of Cooley who were much superior in fitness against what can only be described as a very much understrength Newfoundwell outfit. Best for the Cooley men on the day were J.Kane & A.Page in defence and M.J.Hanlon, C.Rafferty & G.Long in attack. Kickhams lined out as follows: 1. Simon Dullaghan 2. Ross Dullaghan 3. John Kane 4. Anton Watters 5. Frank Murphy 6. Alan Page 7. Ambrose Kane 8. Keith White 9. Anthony White 10. Declan McGuinness 11. M.J. Hanlon 12. Gavin Long(0-2) 13. Conor Rafferty(0-4) 14. Ronan Hanlon 15. Sean McDonald(0-1) Subs used Richard Brennan(0-2) for A.White & Cormac Watters for D.McGuinness. 

Cooley Kickhams played their 2nd round match in the Paddy Sheelan cup against Hunterstown Rovers in Hunterstown on Saturday evening at 5 o'clock with Tommy Byrne as the referee.

Cooley were first off the mark on the scoreboard with quick points in succession from Declan McGuinness & Sean McDonald. Indeed Cooley led by 4 when Hunterstown registered their first score. The first half ended on a scoreline of 0-8 to 0-3 for the Kickhams. In the second period Cooley showed a little more urgency and tacked on some nice scores from play with 6 different players getting on the scoreboard.

Darren White was having a good match at corner forward until he had to retire with a facial injury. Others to impress were Ross Dullaghan & Frank Murphy in defence and Declan McGuinness & Sean McDonald in attack. Conor Dullaghan was introduced as a second half sustitute and had an immediate impact when scoring a fine goal to put the game out of reach for Hunterstown.

Cooley lined out as follows 1 Simon Dullaghan 2 Ross Dullaghan 3 John Kane 4 Anton Watters 5 Frank Murphy (0-1) 6 Conor McGuinness (0-1) 7 Ambrose Kane (0-1) 8 Keith White(0-1) 9 Anthony White(0-1) 10 Declan McGuinness (0-5,3f) 11 M. J. Hanlon (0-1) 12 Aoghain McGuinness 13 Sean McDonald (0-2) 14 Ronan Hanlon 15 Darren White.

Subs used were Patrick McGrath for D.White, Conor Dullaghan(1-0) for A. McGuinness & Gavin Mullen for Simon Dullaghan.