It was Desmonds who found the target with two opening points and we finally got off the mark after twenty minutes. Good defensive work kept our opponents at bay and prevented some possible goal chances. We went in at the short whistle two points adrift. 

The rain had abated and the wind had died down considerably on the changeover. Nevertheless playing conditions were still harsh and draining. We levelled eight minutes into the second half. The teams exchanged points and we were level again in the fourteenth minute. We were unlucky when we struck the upright and the rebound again hit the post, denying us a goal chance. Our opponents changed their game plan in the final quarter and a mistake in defence resulted in a goal. With about seven minutes on the clock, we trailed by 1-5 to 0-4. Despite our efforts, Desmonds saw it out to win by 1-6 to 0-4. 

Beale lined out as: Seán Dee, John Griffin, Jeremy King, Paul Collins, Seamie O’Sullivan, Killian Walsh-O’Boyle, Fionnán Toomey, Diarmuid O’Mahony, Philly Blake, Bernard O’Callaghan, Ian Mannix, Conor Toomey, Daragh Buckley, Jake O’Connell and Barry O’Neill. Substitutes: Paddy O’Rourke for Bernard O’Callaghan, Fintan Linnane for Paddy O’Rourke, Podge Holly for Daragh Buckley, Daniel Hayes for Paul Collins and Seán Maloney for Barry O’Neill. 

Our next game is on Sunday week, February 16th, when we host Tarbert in Ballybunion and our last two games will be against Ballydonoghue and Brosna. 

We contest Division 4 of the County League with out first game on March 8th, when we host Fossa in Páirc de Staic. We then travel to Tarbert the following weekend. Other teams in this division are Lispole, Castlegregory, Firies, Scartaglin, Skellig Rangers, Renard, Knocknagoshel, Waterville and Finuge.

Beale minors contest Division 5 of the County League. We travel to Finuge for our first round game on Saturday, February 15th. Then we play host to Milltown/Castlemaine at the end of February and  Emmetts at the beginning of March. Our last two games will be against St Senans and Annascaul/Lispole/Dingle.

The Beale Social is on Saturday night in Kilcooly’s. Medals will be presented to our victorious 2019 

minors and juniors. Guest of honour on the night will be Ógie Moran, holder of 8 All-Ireland medals. Ógie was recently inducted into the GAA Hall of Fame and we are delighted to pay tribute to him at the social. Tickets, priced €30, available from The Railway, The Bunker, Maurice King and Bríd Griffin.

We are hitting the streets and beach again this Thursday. Everyone welcome! Walk starts at 7 o’clock. Sign in at our GAA pitch at 6.40pm. Ensure you have proper walking shoes and a hi-viz jacket. In the interest of safety, we regret dogs are not allowed. Come along and join in the fun!

The following officers were elected at the recent Shannon Rangers’ AGM: President, Brian McCarthy; Chairman, Joe Langan; Secretary, Alan Kennelly; Treasurers, John Dee and Fergus Stack and PRO, Gerard Moran.

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