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Competition: Paddy Sheelan Cup Group A
Date: 17th April 2011
Venue: Pairc Eire Og
Time: 12.00pm

Dundalk Young Irelands 0-07 Cooley Kickhams 2-08

Cooley defeated the Young Irelands in a closely contested match at Pairc Eire Og. The Young Irelands opened brightly but spurned a number of chances to open the scoring as they dropped two shot into the keeper and also hit a wide. But Cooley regrouped and scored 2 points on the trot from Sean Donnelly and Sean McDonald. Cooley extended their lead further, with a goal from Hanlon. A long ball into the full forward looked innocuous but was misjudged by Ciaran Murray, which allowed the full forward a clean run to goal before rounding the keeper and finishing to the net. The Young Irelands picked themselves up from that set back and increased their workrate and Joe Flynn scored 2 points in a row to bring the Irelands back into the match. The rest of the match was very tight with Aongus McGuinness scoring Cooley’s third point in the 25th minute. As half time approached Cooley grabbed a second goal with Hanlon again capitalising on a defensive error.

Half Time: Dundalk Young Irelands 0-02 Cooley Kickhams 2-03

The Young Irelands closed the gap at the start of the second half with a point from Joe Flynn and two from David Lally. But Cooley responded again with a point from Patrick Sheelan and Michael Rafferty. Both sides continued to match each other for the last ten minutes but it was the two first half goals for Cooley which secured their victory. 

Best for Cooley were Sean O’Neill, Richard Brennan and Gavin Long while Simon Flynn, Ciaran Murray and Joseph Flynn tried hard for the Young Irelands.

Young Irelands: Paddy Mone; Robbie Farrell, Ciaran Murray, Michael Mone; Peter Flynn, Simon Flynn, Stephen Lally; Gerard Nixon, Graham Carr (0-01); David Lally (0-02, 1f), Nicholas O’Connor, Andrew McDermott; Peter Nixon, Joseph Flynn (0-04, 1f), John Boland.
Subs: Nial Fergus for Andrew McDermott; Joe Hoey for Graham Carr.

Cooley Kickhams: Seamus Quigley; David O’Neill, Keith White, Anthony Watters; Gavin Long, Richard Brennan, P. McGahon; Sean Donnelly (0-01), Sean O’Neill; Aonghus McGuinness (0-01), Sean McDonald (0-02), Gavin Sheelan (0-02, 2f); Shane Marks, Ronan Hanlon (2-0), Michael Rafferty (0-01).
Subs: Gerry Malone and Patrick Sheelan (0-01, 1f).

Competition: Louth Division 2
Date: 8th May 2011
Venue: Pairc Eire Og
Time: 3.00pm
Referee: Gerry Connor

Dundalk Young Irelands 0-10 St. Marys 0-16

The St. Marys came away with a convincing 6 point victory against the Young Irelands at Pairc Eire Og on Sunday. The result leaves the Young Irelands rooted to the bottom of the table.

The Marys, despite playing into a very strong wind, burst out of the traps and early ball into the forward line resulted in them taking a 3 points to no score lead inside 10 minutes. The Young Irelands got themselves back into the game and scored 2 points in a row from Mark Savage and Joe Flynn. The remainder of the half was very even, with both sides scoring a further 3 points to leave a point between them at the break.

Half Time: Dundalk Young Irelands 0-05 St. Marys 0-06

The Young Irelands opened the scoring with the first attack of the half, when Maguire converted a free kick. However, the Marys upped the tempo and started to dominate around the middle and their straight running and determination in getting to loose balls saw them score 5 points in a row to put a big gap between the teams. Although Maguire converted another free kick, the Marys kicked on again and scored another 4 points in a row, with 3 from Alan Kirk, to seal the victory. The Irelands threw everything at the Marys near the end and Maguire was able to convert another 3 frees but the gap was always too much at that stage and the Marys came away with a deserved victory.

Best for St. Marys were Ronan Carroll, Robbie Leavy, Alan Kirk and Paudy Clarke; while Simon Flynn, Ciaran Murray and Derek Maguire tried hard for the Young Irelands.

Young Irelands: Aaron Conway; Robbie Farrell, Ciaran Murray, Cian O’Naraigh; Peter Flynn, Simon Flynn (0-01, 145’), Michael Mone; Andrew Nixon, Gerard Nixon; Nicholas O’Connor, Johnny Lynch, Kevin Keelan; Mark Savage (0-01), Joseph Flynn (0-02), Derek Maguire (0-06, 6f).
Subs: Peter Nixon for Cian O’Naraigh; Graham Carr for Gerard Nixon; Barry Piper for Nicholas O’Connor.

St. Marys: Duane Crosbie; Niall Carroll, Paul Malone, David Woods; Eamon Callaghan (0-01), Donal Matthews, Wayne Matthews; Robert Leavy, (0-01) Ronan Carroll; Fergal Diamond (0-01), R.J. Callaghan, Jamie Rooney (0-02); Paudy Clarke (0-05), Hugh Diamond (0-01), Alan Kirk (0-06, 4f).

Competition: Louth Division 2
Date: 15th May 2011
Venue: Louth Village
Time: 3pm
Referee: Kevin Levins

Dundalk Young Irelands 0-07 St. Mochtas 3-15

St. Mochta’s demolished the Young Irelands in this one sided game in Louth Village. Playing with the aid of the wind, the home side raced into an early 3 point lead. The Irelands rallied briefly with 2 points but the St. Mochtas continued to dominate the possession and quick ball into their full forward line paid dividends as they scored 4 points in a row to extend their lead. The Young Irelands had a good 5 minute spell and Derek Maguire saw his shot well saved by the keeper before they scored 2 points to narrow the deficit. But on 25 minutes the Mochtas again were rewarded with their tactic of playing quick ball to the full forward line as Nigel Farrell tapped the ball past the Irelands keeper. Two points from Eamonn O’Neill closed of the half and effectively the match as a contest.

Half Time: Dundalk Young Irelands 0-04 St. Mochtas1-10

The Mochtas played the second half just as they did the first and scored 2-05, unanswered, inside the opening 15 minutes to give them the overwhelming lead. Although the Young Irelands tried to rally and scored the last 3 points of the match, they had no answer for the Mochtas hunger and more decisive tackling and passing.

Best for the Mochta’s were Declan Byrne, Eamon O’Neill and Nigel Farrell. For the Young Irelands, Graham Carr and Dermot Mone tried hard.

Young Irelands: Aaron Conway; Robbie Farrell, Ciaran Murray, Cian O’Naraigh; Peter Flynn (0-01), Aaron Rogers, Michael Mone; Graham Carr, Joseph Flynn; Dermot Mone, Johnny Lynch (0-01), Nicholas O’Connor; Simon Flynn, Mark Savage,  Derek Maguire (0-03, 2 f).
Subs: Kevin Keelan for Nicholas O’Connor; David Lally (0-01) for Simon Flynn; Gerard Nixon for Michael Mone; Stephen Lally for Peter Flynn; John Boland for Dermot Mone.

St. Mochtas Scorers: Declan Byrne (1-05, 5f), Eamon O’Neill (1-05), Nigel Farrell (1-03), Gervais Marron, No. 11 & No. 3 (0-01) each.

Competition: Louth Division 4D Final
Date: 11th June 2011
Venue: Pairc Sean Misteal
Time: 7pm
 

Dundalk Young Irelands 1-16 Westerns 2-08

The Dundalk Young Irelands clinched the Louth Division 4D with victory over the Westerns in an entertaining match played in excellent conditions in the John Mitchells pitch on Saturday night. The first half was a very scrappy affair with possession hard fought for and few clear chances for either side. There was never much between the sides in the first half and an excellent move, starting from the Irelands defence, ended up with John Boland finishing to the net and this score helped them to lead by 2 points at the break.

Half Time: Dundalk Young Irelands 1-04 Westerns 0-05

The Young Irelands dominated the second half and a refocused midfield gave them an excellent platform from which to attack. A run of 7 unanswered points really sealed victory for the Irelanders, with some excellent scores from John Boland and Stephen Lally in particular. The Westerns did manage to grab a goal to bring them into it, when a long ball was missed by the Irelands ‘keeper, who seemed to lose it in the sun. However, the Irelands responded immediately with another point to prevent the Westerns from getting any momentum. The Irelands’ defence then did very well when the Westerns reverted to Plan B and play long ball into the square, although they did get a second goal very late on, but the referee blew the whistle shortly after as the Irelands ran out winners by 5 points.

Best for the Young Irelands were Cian O’Naraigh, Barry Piper and Shane O’Connell.
 
Young Irelands: Aaron Conway; Ian Campbell, Shane O’Connell, Joe McGrath; Michael Mone, Cian O’Naraigh, Peter McCourt; Alan Haughey, Barry Piper (0-02); Stephen Lally (0-05), Michael Shields (0-01), Anton Hande; Ryan Whyte (0-02), John Boland (1-03), Stephen Coburn.
Subs: Alan Hanks for Joe McGrath; Sean Laverty (0-01) for Stephen Coburn; Kevin Keelan (0-02) for Michael Shields.

Competition: Louth Division 2
Date: 1st  July 2011
Venue: Pairc Eire Og
Time: 8.00pm
Referee: Damien Murtagh

Dundalk Young Irelands 1-07 Dundalk Gaels 0-16

Dundalk Gaels defeated the Young Irelands in this entertaining local derby at the Upper Marshes on Friday night. The first half was a very tight contest as both sides had to fight hard for possession. The Gaels had the better early chances with a tactic of playing early ball into Derek Crilly, playing full-forward. Although he score 2 well taken points early on, he was well marshalled by the Irelands defence, who didn’t give the Gaels forward line much space throughout. Points from Derek Maguire drew the Irelands level, however both sides continued to trade scores in a fast moving first half. A well taken goal from John Boland put the Irelands into a 2 point lead towards the end of the half, but the Gaels continued to press and equalised coming into the break. Indeed the Young Irelands, could have been ahead as Graham Carr saw his goal attempt saved by Stephen Faulkner in the Gaels goals.

Half Time: Dundalk Young Irelands 1-04 Dundalk Gael 0-07

The Gaels had the better of the second half as their tactic of going for points, rather than goals paid off. Indeed they outscored the Irelands by 9-3. The Gaels, got a number of their second half scores from breakaways following some Young Irelands’ attacks breaking down. They ran out comfortable winners in the end.

Best for the Gaels were Sean McCann, Jamie Faulkner and Derek Crilly. Peter Nixon, Graham Carr and Derek Maguire were the best performers for the Young Irelands.

Young Irelands: Aaron Conway; Ciaran Murray, Peter Nixon, Graham Carr; Cian O’Naraigh; Peter Flynn, Robbie Farrell; Kevin Keelan (0-01), Aaron Roger; Simon Flynn, Johnny Lynch, Sean Laverty; John Boland (1-01), Mark Savage,  Derek Maguire (0-05).
Subs: Stephen Lally for Peter Flynn.