GAELIC SPORTS WORLD Issue 31 – August 8, 2015 | Page 13

tween the posts for the Tones, pulling off a handful of brave stops when Christopher’s looked to be
in for a goal. Christopher’s inched closer by way
of the point, however. Kenneally, Vaughan, Sean
White and Ryan Harkin brought Christopher’s 4
points closer before the Tones responded.
O’Connor netted for the Tones to start the final
quarter which was quickly cancelled out with a
strike from Dan Kenneally. Would Christopher’s
repeat last week’s come from behind victory? It
looked a possibility after Kenneally netted again in
injury time to pull Christopher’s within a point. A
scuffle before the end of the game saw a red card
issued to Paschal Connell, and Christopher’s had a
couple of late half chances to level affairs. The tying
score did not come however, and for the Tones the
Gavin Gallagher gallops through the Gaels back line. Photo: Rory O’Donnell.
victory will have been greeted with relief. The Tones
looking impressive coming into the crunch time of the season,
The Gaels went on to outscore Donegal six points to two
while Christopher’s will need a win in their final game against
with some great defensive work followed by sharp scores
the out of the running Kerry to be sure they keep in it.
from Tony Brosnan, Martin Farragher, and Fintan Cooney. Towards the end of the half Donegal narrowed the gap
through Jason Whelan and Mal McDermott with a well
GAELS GOOD WIN
taken free.
CONNEMARA GAELS
1-16
DONEGAL 1-10
The Gaels continued to work impressively hard in the
back line throughout the second half and generated scores
Connemara Gaels added a well-earned 2 points to their
from balls that were turned over. Ryan Caffrey, Coleman
championship total with a comprehensive win over DonMulkerrins, and Kieran McGeary did some excellent work
egal. It was an all-round display with the Gaels looking
while at the other end Frank Burns put a pair of excellent
sharp, and the defence worked hard all through the game to
points over the bar, as did Tony Brosnan. Noel Graham
provide the platform for the win.
and Martin Farragher chipped in, however, Graham had
to leave the field after receiving a black card. His replaceThe Gaels enjoyed the majority of possession in the first
ment, Damien Doolan did just as well during his time on
half, and took the break 2 points to the good. Looking to rethe field, and set up a score for Burns.
bound following the previous week’s heavy defeat to Wolfe
Tones, the Gaels played with a heightened sense of urgency.
Donegal’s performance looked lackluster for the most part
After Rory Kavanagh opened the Donegal account with a
however, and tried to get some change out of the Gaels before
goal from close range in the first minute, Sean Conneeley
it was too late and brought on some subs. Things did not
restored parity with a second chance effort.
open up in that department for them. Emlyn Mulligan ac-

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