Fielding only 3 of the senior 12 panel Oisin gave others in the squad a chance to impress the new management team. And many of them took the opportunity, in a high quality first half there were chances at both ends with the full forward lines of both teams revelling in the extra space afforded by the 13 a side requested by John Mitchells. The teams were level at half time and heading into the final quarter of the game only a point separated the teams. A misplaced pass inside the John Mitchells 21 spurned a great goal scoring opportunity, and as the Oisinís players visibly tired the men from Liverpool tagged on a run of points in the closing minutes of the game to put some daylight between the teams.

Best players on show were Traynor for Mitchells, who tormented the full back line all day and Coss for Oisin who gave his markers an equally torrid afternoon, who often resorted to means more foul than fair.

Despite the lack of fitness evident at the end, with great turnouts at training and with the return of many quality players and also the addition of some new players, the management are looking forward with great confidence to the season ahead.

Oisin GAA Under 12’s Make it a Double

The under 12’s Championship was won by Oisin GAA this Saturday with another enthralling victory against St Mary’s at Turn Moss. 1997 was the last time the club won the trophy and the kids of 2009 certainly look like having a very bright future if this game has anything to go by.

As in the league final meeting, St Mary’s scored first, yet again it was Josh Morrissey. Oisin then responded with a 2 great scores from Michael Rodden and Kory Rafferty. The match was following a similar pattern as the last encounter as both teams tried to gain the initiative. The Oisin lads were just winning their individual battles and managed to create a 12 point gap as they looked to be taking control. But as we have seen before this St Mary’s team certainly do not know when they are beaten and narrowed the lead to 9pts as the half time whistle blew.

Half time Oisin 5-0 to St Mary’s 2-0

The second half started with St Mary’s again starting the half brightly and taking the first score of the half. The Oisin back line of Declan Mallen, Rory McCormack and Niall Broderick were soaking up a lot pressure as St Mary’s pressed to get back in the game. But with support from Elliott Melody and Connor Kilcullen they held firm and weathered the storm.

Michael Dolan and Kory Rafferty the Oisin midfield pairing stepped up a gear and were now on fire as they took the game to St Mary’s. They both scored some tremendous scores as both sides pressed to get over the finish line. Sean Scally, Sean Neary, James Shennan and Michael Rudden were making life tough for the St Mary’s back line that were holding out gamely. But it was the Oisin lads who shone again in what was another tremendous battle between these 2 teams. Ciaran Connelly came on to bolster the attack for the Oisin lads as they finally won the day.

The final score Oisin 9 – 1 to 6 – 0 St Mary’s

Oisin team

Declan Mallen
Niall Broderick
Rory McCormack
Elliott Melody
Connor Kilcullen
Michael Dolan (3-0)
Kory Rafferty (4-1)
Sean Neary
Sean Scally (Capt) (1-0)
Michael Rodden 1-0
James Shennan
Subs
Ciaran Connelly
Jamie Stamper
Harry Fox

It’s a double for Oisin GAA under 10’s!!!

Oisin GAA under 10’s retained their under 10’s Championship down at Leveshulme High school. The final games of the season were played for the under 10’s at the Levenshulme festival this Saturday and a festival of football was definitely the case for the Oisin young guns again. A blitz was held to find the Championship winners for the County and the lads put on a show for the second week in a row. Last weeks league winners played some excellent football throughout the competition, eventually beating St Lawrence’s in the final.

The final which was a repeat of last weeks encounter started with St Lawrence’s looking very strong. Niall passed in the ball to Seamus Murphy who punched over a lovely score to put them into the lead. They pressed for the first few minutes and it looked like a shock might be on the cards. Oisin eventually found their feet and clawed themselves back into the game. James McKenna passed the ball to Conor Neary who scoring a great point to level the game.

This lifted the Oisin lads and it wasn’t long before Ciaran Connelly put Oisin into the lead with another lovely score. St Lawrence’s were now struggling to hold onto this young Oisin team as half time came they were leading 8-0 to 1-0.

The second half began with the Oisin midfield linking up well. Ciaran passed to Conor who then fed Luke Roache who knocked over the score. The St Lawrence’s lads were struggling to get the ball out as the Oisin lads pressurised at every opportunity. The Oisin back line of Sean Penny Michael Rudden and James McKenna were giving nothing away as they held a vice like grip on the St Lawrence’s forward line. Liam McCormack and Kian Kilcullen help to put the game out of sight with two more very well taken scores.

Final Scores Oisin 11-3 v 1-0 St Lawrence’s

Oisin team

Sean McManus
Michael Rudden
James McKenna 1-1
Sean Penny
Luke Roache 2-0
Ciaran Connelly 1-1
Conor Neary 6-1
Kian Kilcullen 1-0
Luke Dolan

Subs
Liam McCormack 1-0
Dillon Connelly
Eamon Dolan

Well done to the plate winners of a joint St Anne’s/St Peters team who narrowly defeated the hosts for the day St Mary’s.

Oisin GAA Under 10’s Make it 3 in a row!!!

Oisin GAA under 10’s retained their under 10’s league to make it 3 in a row yesterday. Some great football was played against a strong St Lawrence’s team. Oisin were first of the mark with a well taken score from Conor Neary. The game was hard fought especially in the middle of the park where Seamus Murphy and Ciaran Connelly battled gamely for supremacy all the way through the game. Oisin were just edging the battles and led at half time 3-1 to 1-0.

The second half started brightly for Oisin again with Luke Roache and Ciaran Connelly winning control of the midfield. Oisin were now on top with Luke Roache, Conor Neary, Ciaran Connelly and Michael Rudden all taking some lovely scores. The back line of Luke Dolan, James McKenna, Sean Penny and Kean Kilcullen held St Lawrence’s scoreless in the second half which was a credit to the lads.

Jack Melody and Eamon Dolan came on in the second half to bolster the attack; both came close to scoring as Oisin pressed home their advantage.

The final score Oisin 6-4 to 1-0. St Lawrence’s

Well done to all the lads!!!!!

Oisin team

Luke Dolan
Michael Rudden 1-0
James McKenna
Sean Penny
Luke Roache 1-1
Ciaran Connelly 2-1
Conor Neary 2-2
Liam McCormack
Cian Kilcullen

Subs

Jack Melody
Dillon Connelly
Eamon Dolan

Oisin GAA Under 12’s Retain Lancashire league


Oisin under 12’s retained their league title this year with an enthralling victory against St Mary’s at Turn Moss. St Mary’s scored first, Oisin responded with scores from Sean Neary and Declan Mallen. The lead swapped hands in the early stages as both teams pressed and took some great scores. As the half went on Oisin began to take control with Michael Dolan and Kory Rafferty battling to gain midfield supremacy. What they lacked in height they certainly gained in energy as they pressurised the St Mary’s midfield time and again. Oisin went into half time 5-1 to 2-2 up.

The second half started with Oisin taking an early score, but fair play to St Mary’s they came storming back and closed to within 2pts before Oisin went away again.
It was hard to keep up with the game at times as it went from end to end with both teams playing some tremendous football. Oisin finally took control of the game in the last 5 minutes as the St Mary’s lads tired. The Midfield pairing of Michael and Kory took a strangle hold with able help from Conor Kilcullen, Sean Neary, Sean Scally and Elliot Melody.

The back line of Collette Mitchell, Rory McCormack and Niall Broderick held firm and Jamie Stamper came on to help close the game out.

Without doubt one of the best underage games seen in the county for some time. Played in the right spirit with some tremendous skills on show. The 2 clubs have forged close links recently and both have very bright futures on this showing.

The former Lancashire Chairman Paddy Johnson was on hand to present the trophy to a delighted Sean Scally the Oisin captain.

The final score Oisin 10 – 4 to 7 – 3 St Mary’s

Oisin team

Collette Mitchell
Niall Broderick
Rory McCormack
Elliott Melody
Connor Kilcullen
Michael Dolan (5-1)
Kory Rafferty (0-1)
Sean Neary (2-1)
Sean Scally (Capt)
Declan Mallen 3-1)
James

Sub
Jamie Stamper