Results

Senior team

The Division 1 league game against Knockmore was postponed last weekend at the request of Knockmore. It has been rescheduled for the weekend of April 7^th/8^th.

Junior team

Castlebar 3-11 Ballinrobe 0-4

Castlebar opened up their Division 4 league campaign with a convincing win over Ballinrobe in McHale Park on Sunday last. Castlebar led at half time by 1-6 to 0-2 and were in command all the way through. Best for Castlebar were Brian Malone, Wally Flynn, Richie Feeney, Brian Regan, Ian Walsh, Pat Ludden , Paul Flanagan, and Keith Gillick.

Team: Mark Moore, Brian Malone, Brian McLoughlin, Wally Flynn, Richard Feeney, Timmy Byrne, Brian Regan, James McGovern, Paul Fitzmaurice, Pat Ludden, Conor O'Reilly, Ian Walsh, Paul Flanagan, Keith Gillick, Michael Durcan.

Subs: Christy Flaherty for Michael Durcan, Jarlath Waldron for Conor O'Reilly.

Scorers: Ian Walsh (1-3), Keith Gillick (1-2), Jarlath Waldron (1-0), Paul Flanagan (0-2, 1f), Paul Fitzmaurice, Pat Ludden, Christy Flaherty, Timmy Byrne (0-1 each).

Next weekend the senior team has a bye in the senior league.

Next weekend the junior team is away to Ballycroy.

Our minor team defeated Clonbur in a challenge match at the weekend.

The first round of the minor league against Moy Davitts is due to be played next Sunday 1^st April in McHale Park.

Senior football and hurling: Tuesday and Friday at 7.30 p.m.

Junior football: Tuesday and Friday at 7.30 p.m.

Minor team: Tuesday 7.30 p.m.

The timetable for the booking of the top pitch has been finalised and is available in An Sportlann. All team managers have been allocated their training times. If you wish to swap or change times with any other team, the same procedure applies as last year i.e. contact the appropriate team manager. If anybody wishes to book any other times, you should contact the Park Manager Joe McCabe at 087 6684737.

A meeting of the senior club executive will take place in the Welcome Inn Hotel on Tuesday evening 27^th March at 8.30 p.m. All members are asked to attend.

Have you paid your membership yet? Membership is only £10 for both adult and juvenile players and for non-playing members. Membership forms for senior players / adult members are available from John Brennan @ 22966 or James Rocke @ 25019.

There has been a tremendous response from club members to the sale of the county board tickets. The first draw will take place in a few weeks. If you still want a ticket contact one of the following: James Rocke (25019), Michael Diskin (24887), Mick Byrne (21561), John Brennan (22966), Philip Heneghan (21086), Tony Stakelum (26506).

Congratulations to Michael Boland of the hurling club who got married to Carmel Murphy in Milltown last weekend. We would like to wish them every health and happiness.

Senior team Tuesday and Friday night at 7.30 p.m.

Under 14 team Saturday at 1 p.m. at the all weather pitch in Celtic.

Registration Day for Underage players

Due to the large numbers of children involved, it has been decided to hold another registration day for all underage players in An Sportlann on Saturday 31^st March next from 10 – 1 p.m. Parents will be written to during the week and will be asked to come along and pay membership during this time. It is important that all players are registered and covered by proper insurance before any matches begin. Members of Bord na Nog will be available during this time to talk to parents and to explain the details of the additional voluntary insurance available to all players.

The annual flag day for Bord na Nog will be taking place around the town on Saturday April 14^th. Any parents who are willing to help out should contact Brendan O'Hara at 23485.

The second round of the Under 14 town league took place last week:

The fixtures for this week are

Ulster v Munster Wednesday 5 p.m. Players to assemble at 4.45 p.m.

Connact v Munster Friday at 5 p.m. Players to assemble at 4.45 p.m.

The panel of players on each team is as follows:

Connaught: Sean Faulkner (captain), Sean Keane, Conor Higgins, Ronan Moran, Damon Cunningham, Keith Lyons, Rory Irwin, John Flatley, Damian Conway, Sean McHale, Sean O’Donoghue, Michael Aherne, Simon Byrne, Joe Gibbons, Paul Heneghan, Garry Walsh, Fintan Brophy.

Ulster: Ronan Henry (capt), Ronan O’Boyle, Ciaran Golden, Noel Marley, Richard Martin, Keith Staunton, Shane Hopkins, Ronan McTigue, Thomas Murphy, Mark Conlon, Ciaran O’Dowd, Fintan Casey, Sean Gavin, Diarmuid Sheridan, Darragh Conway, Sean O’Malley, Peter Moran.

Munster: James Diskin (capt), Padhraic Healy, Darragh Quinn, Shane Cunnane, Adrian Roche, Darragh Granaghan, Shane Hynes, Peter Munroe, Gerard O’ Boyle, Brendan Ryan, Paul Gannon, Jarlath Glynn, Sean Byrne, Darragh Gleeson, Ciaran Sheridan, Daniel Fitzgerald, Paul Flynn.

Leinster: Niall O’Hara (capt), Tom Cunniffe, Kevin Stenson, Alan Lyons, Fiachra Heavey, Conor Murray, Jarlath Sweeney, David Kelly, Michael Cuddy, Daragh Loftus, Cillian Gavin, Terry O’Hara, Colm Harte, Kevin Mcnamara, Niall Naughton, John Dunne.

If there are other players who are not listed on any team, contact Jimmy Feeney at 25104.

Training for the under 12 team will commence outdoors next Saturday in McHale Park at 11 a.m. So all players are asked to bring their football boots and extra clothing in case the weather is poor.

Next week training continues indoors on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in De La Salle Hall, Newport Road. There has been a great response so far with big numbers attending. New members are always welcome.

And finally please take the time to look at our website at www.castlebar.ie\clubs\mitchels_GAA_club. We would welcome any comments you have.