Ranelagh Gaels

In a week of controversy in the GAA, the referee was again centre of attention in last night’s AFL 8 clash between Ranelagh Gaels and Stars of Erin.

The difficult conditions at a rain-sodden Bushy Park made for a hugely physical encounter and the man in the middle was intent on flashing his cards.

Martin was shown an early red after an altercation with the Erin full forward – it takes two to tango though and there was surprise to see only a yellow given for his part in the fracas. Read the rest »

Ranelagh Gaels 2-11
Clanna Gael Fontenoy 0-10

RANELAGH Gaels had seven points to spare over Clanna Gael Fontenoy on Tuesday night in Dublin AFL Division 8.

It was a performance that secured another vital win, but the margin between the sides could have been more.

Clann came to Bushy Park with a young, quick side and the Gaels’ extra experience was a major factor in the victory.

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RANELAGH Gaels ladies came through a busy week with two brilliant wins to keep themselves in the in the Division 7 title hunt.

It was the first time that the team had to play two competitive games inside such a short space of time – just three days – but luckily they were both at home and they earned two brilliant results.

First up on Monday was Clanna Gael Fontenoy, which was a high-scoring fixture, and then on Wednesday Robert Emmets visited Bushy Park.

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Ranelagh Gaels 1-11
Clontarf 3-5

RANELAGH Gaels didn’t know how to feel as they left St Anne’s Park with a point in the bag last Friday night.

At half-time they were lucky to still be in touch with high-flying Clontarf, but a 20 minute period of sustained excellence saw the visitors move into a six-point lead.

Two sloppy goals were then conceded and Ranelagh trailed as injury time ticked by but a point with the last kick of the game secured a draw.

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Ranelagh Gaels 2-9
St Mark’s 1-11

RANELAGH Gaels got out of jail to take both league points against St Mark’s at Bushy Park on Tuesday night.

The home team were lucky to still be in the game at half-time and having equalised near the end Ranelagh fell behind again.

But a late goal from Johnny Conlon, his second of the day, and a couple of last ditch points secured a vital AFL Division 8 victory which keeps the Gaels in the promotion hunt.

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RANELAGH Gaels face a make-or-break week with two massive league games within the space of five days.

If the Gaels want to stay in contention for promotion they cannot afford to lose any more matches in AFL Division 8.

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