Minor 2011

Best wishes to all our players who will be sitting exams over the coming weeks

Fossa Minor Team and Mentors 2011

Front from Left: James Cahillane, Brian Walsh, Daniel Griffin, Mikey O Shea, David Osterloh, Daniel O' Keeffe, Daniel Coffey, Dara Rice, Brendan Curran, Paudie Clifford, Colm Walsh.

Back from Left: David Palmer, Paddy Sheehan, David McCarthy, Dan Cronin, Fergal O' Shea, Eanna Grealy, Mike Quirke, Tadhg O' Shea, Shane Hennigan, Daniel O' Connell, Alex McFarlane, John McKenna.

County Minor League Division 4 Table

2011 County Minor League Division 4

County Minor League Div 4 Final (01/05/2011)

Fossa 2-10 Knocknagoshel/Brosna 1-11

Contrasting emotions at the final whistle of this epic Keane's Supervalu County Minor League Division 4 final played in Farranfore on Sunday afternoon, as the Fossa players were in seventh heaven after snatching a winner deep in injury time while the Knock/Brosna lads were gutted at the turn of events but that is sport- the only certainty about it - is its uncertainty and that's why in a few days, the losers and winners will have moved on, with another goal in mind and the emotions of Sunday will have dissipated.
It was game that was in the balance right to the end and it was a game with a twist to it tail as Fossa with substitute Paudie Clifford making a huge impact making a Lazarus like comeback on the Sunday after Easter Sunday.
Knock/Brosna who are a very young side (all but four of the starting fifteen will be underage again next year) made an explosive start with midfielder Michael Finnegan bursting through for a goal in the first minute.
Fossa pulled it back with points from Brian Walsh and Michael Quirke. Adam Barry landed a point and Mike Finnegan stretched Knock/Brosna's lead with another fine point.
It was frantic action at both ends with Conor Kiely denying David Osterloh a certain goal while at the other end Knock/Brosna had a goal disallowed, when Gary Downey was deemed to be too close to goal.
A great goal by Brian Walsh for Fossa levelled matters and it was point for point, with the sides deadlocked at 1-4 each at half-time.
Tadgh O'Shea, who was very dangerous for Fossa in the second half, hit a good free that was quickly cancelled by Adam Barry. Fossa edged two clear through Michael Quirke and Darragh Rice, only to be reeled in by scores from Gerard Nash and Adam Barry.

Semi Final (10/04/2011)

Fossa 3-14 St Pats Blennerville 1-7

Having topped the league phase in division 4 of the county league, Fossa were at home to St. Pats of Blennerville in the semi-final of the competition on Friday evening last. Fossa got off to a blistering start and within a minute Tadhg Shea was denied a goal when Anthony Loucher in the Pats goal pulled off a marvellous save. Brian Walsh latched on the resulting break and coolly slotted over. Tadhg made amends three minutes later when he was at the end of a great run and lovely lay off by David Osterloh, to blast home. Pats came storming back and on 6 minutes were awarded a penalty.  However, a wonderful double save by Dan Cronin was to keep them at bay. Pats continued to press and hit two points without reply before Fossa stormed back to hit the next 4 to see them lead 1-5 to 0-2 after 20minutes.  A pointed free and another from play from Pats cut the gap to 4 points but Fossa hit a purple patch tagging on 1-5 in 6 minutes to surge into a comfortable lead at the break. The goal came from Brian Walsh after some wonderful work by Mike Quirke and Dara Rice. H/T Fossa 2-9 Pats 0-5. The third quarter, unlike the opening half was a low scoring affair with some fine defending by both sides. Two Fossa points from Brian Walsh and Tadhg Shea with Brenden Savage replying with a pointed free was the return in the first 20 minutes of the half. Fossa were lead superbly at the back with David McCarthy and Paddy Sheehan very strong throughout. Two men who also must get a mention are Mikey Shea and Daniel Keeffe who were both outstanding and hardly put a foot wrong throughout. Brian Walsh added to his tally after 21 minutes with another point from play and a minute later after a mix up in the Pats, Tadhg Shea was on hand to tap in to the net and virtually seal the contest.  St Pats to their eternal credit never gave in and were rewarded with a goal of their own three minutes from time. Points from O’ Shea and Walsh rounded off the scoring to see Fossa through to the final. This was a fine display by the lads but they will know that they must maintain this level if they are to go all the way. Well done to the McKenna brothers, Dan and John and James Cahillane, as well as all the players and we wish them well in the final which has yet to be fixed. On an added note, it was great to see David Palmer return to action after coming back after a long tern injury.

Team: Dan Cronin, Daniel O’ Keeffe, David McCarthy, Alex McFarlane, Daniel Coffey, Paddy Sheehan, Mikey O Shea, Eanna Grealy, Shane Hennigan, Fergal O’ Shea, Brian Walsh (1-4), Dara Rice (0-1), Mike Quirke (0-1), Tadhg O’ Shea (2-8), David Osterloh. Daniel Griffin, Daniel O’ Connell, Brendan Curran, Paudie Clifford, Colm Walsh.

Round 4

Currow/Firies 1-6 Fossa 2-17

The Fossa minor side had a comfortable 2-17 to 0-6 victory over Currow/Firies in Currow on Saturday evening last which saw them top their group and secure a home tie in the semi-finals of the county league. This was a fine display by the Fossa Minors with Brendan Curran hitting a brace of goals while Tadhg O’ Shea notched up an impressive 0-11 over the hour. Well done to the players along with the mentors who oversaw a fine run through the league phase of the competition.

Fossa will host St. Pats Blennerville in the semi-final which is down for decision on this Friday night April 1^st. Throw in at Fossa is 6.30p.m. We would like to wish the lads the best of luck in the semi-final and would encourage everyone to come along and support the lads, particularly in Fossa.

Round 3

Fossa 1-8 Milltown Castlemaine 0-12

Fossa hosted Milltown/Castlemaine on Saturday afternoon last in round 3 of the county minor league. In a close fought and entertaining encounter, the visitors were to prevail by the minimum on a scoreline of Fossa 1-8 Milltown 0-12.

Round 2

Fossa 6-10 St Pats Blennerville 2-10

After receiving a walkover in their opening fixture, Fossa were at home to St. Pats on Saturday evening last. In what was an extremely entertaining game, Fossa well and truly proved the old adage that goals win games when they struck 6 past the visitors. Alan Buckley was on hand to fire home the first and was closely followed by a fine second by Mike Quirke. David Osterloh had the net bulging soon afterwards after a superb solo effort before HOT-SHOT Tadhg Shea fired home a fourth before the short whistle. St. Pat’s, to their eternal credit stayed within touching distance throughout and but for some fine handling by Fossa goalkeeper Daniel Cronin, may well have been closer. However, Fossa hit two more goals in the second period with Brian Walsh finding the target and Brenden Curran hitting the net with a smart finish. This was a good all round team performance and lets hope the boys keep it going. Fossa’s next fixture is another home tie versus Milltown/Castlemaine on Saturday March 19^th.

Round 1

Fossa w/o Knocknagoshel/Brosna scr.

Fossa received a walkover from Knock/Brosna in the first round of the county minor league ehich was due to be played on Saturday evening last in Fossa.

2010 East Kerry Minor "B" Championship Final (09/January/2011)

Fossa-Listry 3-11 Firies 3-6

The Fossa-Listry minor side of 2010 may have had to wait until January 2011 for silverware but they finally achieved some much deserved success when they defeated Firies in the East Kerry Minor “B” Championship final on Sunday afternoon last. After coming so close in both the County and East Kerry League competitions last year they finally reaped some reward by claiming this title in an entertaining and hard fought encounter over a gallant Firies side. Fossa-Listry raced into an early 0-5 to 0-1 lead after 15 minutes, but Firies responded by posting the final three points of the opening half to leave just the minimum between the sides at the break. Fossa-Listry, however, began the second half in whirlwind fashion with Gavin Nolan scoring a cracking goal almost direct from the re-start. Three minutes later Tadhg O’ Shea followed suit when he coolly slotted home after a fine move and David Osterloh again had the net bulging 10 minutes in. Fossa-Listry held what now seemed to be an unassailable lead but great credit must go to the Firies boys and their never say die spirit as they responded with a couple of fine goals of their own. Indeed with 10 minutes to go there was just 4 points between the sides but this was to be as close as it got with the excellent Brian Walsh and Gar O’ Sullivan adding fine scores to steady the ship. This was a fine display by the boys with superb performances displayed throughout the field. Well done to Seamus Weldon and all the mentors involved for having the lads in such fine fettle at such a difficult time of the year. Fossa native and East Kerry Board chairman presented the trophy to a deserving winning captain Patrick Sheehan immediately afterwards. Well done to the Listry club also for having the field in such fine shape and available at this time of the year.