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What Is Combat Archery Tag?

Combat archery was first invented in 2011 by John Jackson of Waterloo, Indiana. The sport became popular. after Jackson staged target practice areas at local premieres of The Hunger Games film. 

Fans were more than willing to embrace their inner Katniss Everdeen. The non-lethal arrows provided a way to practice their Hunger Game skills without all the death and sacrifice. 

By 2014, there were over 170 locations worldwide where people could play combat archery. Sit tight as we break down how to play one of the most popular new sports to hit the market. Battle Archery, Battle Bows, and Arrow Tag are other brands to profit from the craze. 

Dodgeball, Paintball, and Archery, Oh, My! 

Combat Archery combines the sports of dodgeball, paintball, and archery. It is also known as archery tag. 

Played worldwide in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, and others, combat archery is the new combat sport that people love to play.

Archery Tag Rules

The rules resemble dodgeball. In archery tag, two teams of five go head-to-head to compete in an archery fight. Each player is given a mask for protection that must be worn at all times.

The battlefield consists of two battle zones separated by a safe zone. Within each zone, there are targets that opposing players can hit to score points.

Whenever a player hits their foam-tipped arrow through a target they receive two points for their team. 

The referee blows the whistle to start the game. Both teams sprint towards the safe zone to pick up bows and foam-tipped arrows. Players can hide behind targets and shoot at the other team, or their targets. The referee helps keep score. 

Here are the ways your team earns points: 

  • 1 point – strike a player with an arrow
  • 2 points – striking a target
  • 2 points – catching an arrow shot at you

If an arrow hits you, you must sit out, like dodgeball. You come back into the game if someone catches an opposing team’s arrow.

The team with the most points wins. 

Two Ways to Play

There are two options when playing combat archery. You can play league or elimination. Both games are the same but have subtle differences.

In league play, you aren’t required to leave the battlefield after being hit, but the other team receives the point. With elimination play, you must leave the battlefield after being hit, and the other team gets a point. 

Points are awarded in the same way no matter which style you play. 

Things to Know

Arrows that land outside of the battlefield zones will be picked up by staff and placed back in the safe zone. You cannot shoot at the other team while in the safe zone, it will not count. The game takes skills, strategy, and teamwork to win. 

Are You Ready to Give Combat Archery a Try?

Combat archery brings all the attributes of your favorite gymnasium games from elementary school and adds archery in for good measure. If you’d like to try combat archery with your family, make sure to look up locations for your area. 

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Donegal’s Irwin brothers excel at British Superbike Championship

Motorcycle Racing brothers Caolán and Rhys Irwin from County Donegal, made up for the long delay to the start of their 2020 British Superstock 600 campaign with an excellent weekend at the opening round of the British Superbike Championship at Donington Park, England.

Caolán, the older and more experienced of the brothers, began his 2020 title challenge with an excellent second place and fastest lap of the race, while Rhys began his first full season in the championship with a brilliant recovery ride, from eighteenth on the grid, to finish eighth and take his best result in the British Championship so far.

Having tasted victory for the first time last year and run at the front at most events, Caolán Irwin started the Donington weekend as one of the favourites for the 2020 title. With limited testing due to Covid-19 restrictions the Kilmacrennan based rider used the Donington weekend to acclimatise himself to his new Astro Van Centre Team JJR Kawasaki and built up his speed across Friday’s practice sessions.

Caolán’s first run in Saturday’s qualifying, on old tyres, was good enough for fourth place, but as he started his second run, on new tyres, his bike cut out, robbing him of the chance to go for pole. Despite not getting a run on new rubber, Caolán still lined his Principal Insurance, RK Racing and J&S Accessories machine up fourth for Sunday’s race.

Riding in the same class Rhys Irwin was on-board the Irwin Racing Yamaha that he had used at the end of 2019 to dip his toe in the British Championship water. Continuing to get used to the Oasis Bar and Mondello Park sponsored Yamaha, Rhys was making steady progress up the time sheets until mechanical issues in qualifying halted his progress and left him further back than expected.

At the start of Sunday’s race, Caolán got a good getaway to lie fifth at the end of lap one. Lap two saw him up to fourth before he made it into the top three on the next lap and stayed there till the closing stages of the race. Rhys too was making progress and by half distance he was into the top ten and running his fastest laps of the weekend. With five of the twenty laps left to run the youngster grabbed eight place and held on to that spot over the remaining laps, to finish just eleven seconds behind the winner.

Up front Caolán was running in third and he too was setting his fastest times of the weekend. With three to go the Irish rider set the fastest lap of the race, as he mounted a challenge for second and going into the final corner he grabbed the runner-up spot to get his season off to a flying start by taking his best ever finish at Donington.

Speaking after his second place result Caolán said “From Friday’s practice we were working to get the bike just right as it was my first race weekend with the new team. When I was able to take fourth in qualifying on an old tyre, I knew we were going in the right direction and that I would have the pace when it mattered, on Sunday. My Astro JJR team did a great job and I have to thank everyone who helped us to get into a position to fight for the podium this weekend especially Wes, Jake, Arny and my Dad. To finish second at Donington, where I have never gone as well before, is a great result and gives me real confidence for the year ahead.”

Happy with his weekends work, Rhys said “to finish in the top ten on my first proper weekend in the series is brilliant, I didn’t expect to be this competitive so soon. Having not had any testing due to the current restrictions we had to iron out a few problems in practice and qualifying, which slowed my progress, but I’m delighted to have made it so far up the order from such a low starting position. We’ve a long way to go but this weekend was a really positive start.”

The Irwin brothers will be back in British Championship action in two weeks time at Snetterton, Norfolk.

Video – Niall Murray talks about learning curve, tactics and ambitions

Connacht rugby player Niall Murray had a chat with Master of None Podcast, where he talked about his career so far, what he has learned since going and pro, and what are the biggest challenges in learning the lineout and scrum.

Click below for video for full interview with Sam Pigg and Stephen Murphy

Moving to the senior squad

Asked about how has been signing to the Connacht senior squad from the Academy he said, “I am blessed, my path has been clear sailing, I have been lucky enough to get five caps, I couldn’t have asked for an easier start, to be honest”. He was also what was it like to have the season interrupted by COVID 19, he said, “There is nothing we can do really, it’s not in our hands anymore”. It was unfortunate because I was on a good run”. However, Murray revealed in a way it was kind of fortunate in a way. He revealed he pulled his hamstring a day before the country was put into lockdown. He said lockdown meant he was able to recover from injury.

Gaining weight 

Niall stated that he needed to gain weight as he was only 102kg. He said, he put on 10kg in the 3 months of lockdown. Asked on day to day interactions during lockdown with squad he said “I was with the Academy so we kept in touch over Zoom”. He revealed he a full week of Zoom, with Monday and Thursday with the physios and Tuesday and Friday with various coaches.

Andy Friend 

Murray was also asked about his initial thoughts on Connacht head coach Andy Friend, in which he said, “He is 100%, he is a great manager, he would tell you face to face if you aren’t playing well”. He continued, “He is very honest, he integrates players as well which wasn’t been done before so it’s great for us”. Stephen asked what kind of areas can you bring to the game and what are your biggest strengths? Murray said “The lineout to be honest, I would like to bring that to the table”. Asked on what he is looking for in the lineout, He said you do your homework, you learn the lineout of the other team”.

Childhood 

Murray was also asked his childhood sports. He said, I used to swim and played gaelic and soccer up till I was 16. “I only joined rugby when I was 16 or 17, I would back myself as a pretty skillful person thanks to playing gaelic and soccer”. Murray who played at minor level for Roscommon was asked jokingly who was the best county minor you or Jack Carty which Murray replied, “I am backing myself all the way here”.

Sporting Heroes

When asked his sporting heroes growing up Murray said, “Obviously Paul O’Connell and Brian O’Driscoll. In terms of Connacht he said when he was coming at U17’s he would of watched Andrew Browne a lot. “I started modelling a lot of what he done on the pitch”. He continued, Andrew Browne was one the local lads I looked up to. Asked on what struggled with in terms of his skills, he said, “Probably scrummaging, my tackling was good”.

A late start to rugby career 

Stephen asked how was the experience of coming in at 17 playing rugby to going on winning a Six Nations Grand Slam two or three years later? Murray said that “It was a rollercoaster”. He continued, “The whole Six Nations was a massive high, winning the Six Nations was probably the best feeling I ever had”. However, he revealed the World Cup was “a massive low” because he didn’t start one game. He said he was disappointed in himself not been able to start one of those games.

Upcoming interpros

The final part of the interview focused on how Connacht are setting up for interpro games in the next couple of weeks. Murray said the competitiveness in the squad is up there with the best I’ve ever seen. “The mood in camp is great at the moment, it’s a great place to be”.

SportsNewsIreland is proud to have a player sponsorship agreement with Niall Murray for 2019/20 season.

PROS & CONS OF MOTOGP SPONSORSHIPS

Sport sponsorship is a very lucrative and robust venture that brand should consider. It’s a 360 degree advertising tool that showcases its brands internationally.

Sponsorship makes sense for different brands to consider as there are tons of benefits that come with it. However, before jumping into the pool of sponsorship opportunities, a brand needs to define their reasons to choose MotoGP sponsorship before taking the plunge.

Sponsoring this elite championship can cost an arm and a leg for the brands but trust me, it’s worth every penny. For instance, a racer would choose to purchase a bike or hire one. The cost of a top class engine is between 200,000 – 250,00 Euros while hiring can be upto 2 million Euros per season. These are high costs to not only the riders but also the teams. The sponsorship relationship therefore is symbiotic as both the brands and the racers need each other to prosper.

PROS OF SPONSORSHIP

Perhaps the most important benefit of sponsorship is brand visibility. Quite a huge number of fans get to experience the MotoGP either physically by travelling to the MotoGP destination or via the TV. Almost 207 countries get live streaming on their TV sets for a total of 20,227 broadcasting hours per year. This reaches close to 428 million homes across the globe.

The passion that the MotoGP drives is like no other. Often the audiences of the sport are long-term and deeply rooted fans. These fans are known to be very attentive and receptive to not only the game but also the sponsors. A study carried out reported that, 83% of this audience said that brand association with MotoGP was a good enough reason to prefer them over their competitors. Additionally, some claimed to have purchased products or services as a result of the brand association.

Sponsorships definitely increase the sales of a brand as well as the brand positioning in international markets. Moreover, in the 21st century, it’s important to note that social media is everything. MotoGP sponsors have understood the importance of utilizing social media to hype the race series. Etihad and Repsol are fine examples of such brands that have mastered this art. There is definitely return on investment when companies venture into sponsorships.

CONS OF SPONSORSHIP

Probably the one and only con of sport sponsorship is the cost implication. Sponsorship is not cheap by any means. Behind the scenes, there are quite a number of important budgets that have to be addressed such as salaries and sponsorship investment. The MotoGP championship is very rewarding and most of the time what you give is what you get. Sponsorship will give the brands a huge return on the image and prestige as one of the sponsors of the race series. The size of the budget will direct brands on what to sponsor. A company can choose to sponsor the race as a whole, sponsor a particular or an entire team.

  • COST OF HOSTING A RACE

Grand prix must be one of the top world’s tourism ventures. Unlike other sports such as soccer and athletics that have to be done in stadiums, MotoGP run through city streets surrounded by landmarks. This serves to showcase and open up a city to the world. However, this comes with a high-octane price to pay.

Normally, there isn’t a standard rate card for hosting the MotoGP and the fees that arise with the races differ from season to season. Most governments choose to sponsor the majority of the races in most countries then let brands take individual races.  For instance, in the last season, 15 out of the 19 races were funded by their governments. It was estimated that it cost the country approximately $600M to host the race.

  • SPONSORING A MOTOGP TEAM

A brand will have to do research on the best teams to sponsor to ensure ROI. The main factor to consider is the status of the team and the drivers. World renowned drivers will definitely cost more but brand association will definitely pay the brand back. Team performance in recent years is another factor to consider. Truth be told, winning teams are featured more on camera equating more exposure for the brand.

 

Sunday Club Hurling Round up

Plenty of action on Sunday on the club hurling scene. We have round up of some entertaining games below.

In Wexford, Shelmaliers recorded a 0-22 to 1-12 over Lee Chin’s Faythe Harriers at Chadwicks Wexford Park. Lee Chin hit the post with a penalty and if that went in things cold have been different. However the over the water club were able to keep the Harriers despite a goal by Richie Lawlor. Shelmaliers who were last crowned county champions in 2014 will now face Glynn Barntown in the semi-finals next weekend. In the other quarter-final Oulart The Ballagh recorded a big win over St Anne’s also at Wexford Park. Liam Dunne’s charges recording a 2-15 to 1-12 win. Nicky Kirwan grabbing one of the goal for Oulart.

Action also continued in the Galway SHC, a weekend which saw Portumna relegated from senior hurling. Loughrea got past Cappataggle at Duggan Park, 1-16 to 1-12, while Tommy Larkins had four points to spare over Tynagh/Abbey/Duniry. In Cork,  Na Piarsaigh had a massive win over St Finbarr’s 2-23 to 0-17. Jamie Coughlan registered 2-06 for Blackrock as they defeated Newtownshandrum 2-26 to 2-14. In Tipperary, Kildangan beat Roscrea by 11 points 2-19 o 0-14, while Drom and Inch claimed a 2-16 to 1-15 win over JK Brackens. Clonoulty/Rossmore proved too strong for Nenagh coming out on top 1-22 to 1-16, while Cathal Barrett and Holycross/Ballycahill had a 0-23 to 1-18 win over Eire Og.

Dungarvan and Lismore shared 10 goals between them in a spectacular game of hurling in Waterford. Dungarvan coming out on top 6-18 to 4-19. Roanmore had a big win over Mount Sion 2-21 to 0-17 with sharp shooter Paul O’Sullivan registering 1-08. Meanwhile, in Dublin, Faughs recorded a victory over St Brigid’s 0-19 to 1-14, while St Jude’s had a narrow 3-17 to 3-16 win over Whitehall.

In Antrim, Dunloy and Ballycastle played out an entertaining draw 0-17 each, with Loughgiel getting the better of Cushendall 2-13 to 2-10. St Galls had a 2-17 win over Naomh Eanna, while St John’s beat O’Donovan Rossa 0-18 to 1-14. There was also games in the Roscommon county championship, with St Dominics beating Oran 0-16 to 0-10. Four Roads recorded a 1-18 to 1-13 in over Padraig Pearses.

Plenty of action next weekend to look forward so be sure to follow vrscores.com for all your match updates.

Dundalk to face Celje in Champions League qualifying

Dundalk will face Celje of Slovenia in the first round of Champions League qualifying after the draw was made on Sunday morning. The Louth side will have to travel to Slovenia for the game.

Slovenia is not on the Irish governments green list so the game will more than likely take place at a neutral venue. A neutral venue more than likely would be halfway between the countries so you would be looking at Hungary, Greece or even Italy. The game will be a one off event, with no second leg. It will take place on the 17th/18th of August. This will be confirmed in the next few days by UEFA. The Lilywhites could have faced easier opposition from other countries such as the Faroes, Estonia or Iceland. However, they must now travel, but a UEFA grant will cover the cost of this.

They will face KR Reykjavik. At the moment Celtic Park will host the game. However, their is a possibility that the game be played at a neutral venue. In fact Celtic have already met this team in the Champions League they beat them 5-0 on aggregate in 2014.

Northern Ireland Premier League side Lingfield will face Drita of Kosovo in the preliminary round, if they win there they will face a tough task against Polish side Legia Warsaw.

Ferencváros (HUN) vs Djurgården (SWE)

Celtic (SCO) vs KR Reykjavík (ISL)

Legia Warszawa (POL) vs Drita (KOS)/Linfield (NIR)

Sheriff (MDA) vs Fola Esch (LUX)

Connah’s Quay Nomads (WAL) vs Sarajevo (BIH)

Crvena zvezda (SRB) vs Europa (GIB)

Budućnost Podgorica (MNE) vs Ludogorets (BUL)

Ararat-Armenia (ARM) vs Omonia (CYP)

Floriana (MLT) vs CFR Cluj (ROU)

Maccabi Tel-Aviv (ISR) vs Riga (LVA)

Qarabağ (AZE) vs Sileks (MKD)

Dinamo Tbilisi (GEO) vs Tirana (ALB)

Dynamo Brest (BLR) vs Astana (KAZ)

Molde (NOR) vs KuPS (FIN)

Flora Tallinn (EST) vs Sūduva (LTU)

Celje (SVN) vs Dundalk (IRL)

KÍ (FRO) vs Slovan Bratislava (SVK)

O’Briens responsible for 22 Cox Plate entries

Aidan, Joseph and Donnacha O’Brien are responsible for 22 of the 28 Northern Hemisphere entries for the AUD$5.25 million 100th W.S. Cox Plate at The Valley in Australia on Saturday, 24th October, while Irish National Hunt champion trainer Willie Mullins has nominated True Self for the 2,040m contest.

O’Brien Senior, the 2014 Cox Plate-winning trainer, has entered 13 horses including 2019 contender Magic Wand and stable stars Japan and Magical. The Ballydoyle handler’s other nominations are Armory, Circus Maximus, Ennistymon, Mogul, Mythical, Order Of Australia, Peaceful, Sir Dragonet, Tiger Moth and Vatican City.

Joseph O’Brien has entered eight horses: Bolleville, Buckhurst, Crossfirehurricane, Degraves, Master Of Reality, Patrick Sarsfield, Pondus and Twilight Payment, while his younger brother has one horse nominated for the Ladbrokes-sponsored race, Prix de Diane winner Fancy Blue. There will be many Melbourne Cup Betting Offers and one to look out for maybe will be an O’Brien to train the winner.

The impressive list of 182 entries in total for Australia’s weight-for-age championship includes nominations from each state in Australia, New Zealand, France and England. Included within the entry list are 51 Group 1 winners, 42 Southern Hemisphere three-year-olds and 14 Northern Hemisphere three-year-olds.

Headlining the Australian contingent is Danny O’Brien’s Lexus Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare and his stablemate Russian Camelot, who was ridden by Cork-born jockey Johnny Allen to win the South Australian Derby in May, Queensland hero Alligator Blood and the inaugural two winners of The All-Star Mile, Mystic Journey and Regal Power.

With Russian Camelot and Nassau Stakes winner Fancy Blue among the 14 Northern Hemisphere three-year-olds on the entry list are 2020 Group 1 winners Kameko (Qipco 2000 Guineas) and Peaceful (Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas).

Eight horses that contested the 2019 Cox Plate are entered for the 2020 edition – Magic Wand (4th), Mystic Journey (5th), Kings Will Dream (6th), Harlem (8th), former Aidan O’Brien-trained horses Cape of Good Hope (10th) and Homesman (11th), Verry Elleegant (12th) and Danceteria (14th).

The Cox Plate 2020 –  Futures Odds from Sportsbet 23/6/20
Addeyb $10.00 Regal Power $15.00
Almond Eye $11.00 Funstar $16.00
Danon Premium $11.00 Loves Only You $16.00
Russian Camelot $12.00 Te Akau Shark $16.00
Verry Elleegant $13.00 Constantinople $17.00
Benbatl $13.00 Daring Tact $17.00
Master Of Wine $13.00 Ghaiyyath $17.00
Win Bright $13.00 Alligator Blood $21.00
Barney Roy $15.00 Others quoted…
Fierce Impact $15.00
Kolding $15.00
Melody Belle $15.00

Crusaders claim Super Rugby Aotearoa title

The Crusaders have claimed the Super Rugby Aotearoa title after they defeated Otago Highlanders 32-22. Two tries from George Bridge in the space of three minutes done the damage as the Canterbury based side claimed the title with a game to spare.

The Crusaders moved to 28 points in the table and no one can catch them. They are six points ahead of the Auckland Blues, in fact the Crusaders will face the Blues in their final game a week from today. Wellington are in third with 21 points. Crusaders have now won 10 Super Rugby titles and are now the most successful side in the competition.

It was a frantic game from start to finish. Shannon Frizell scored a try after 2 minutes after the Highlanders turned the ball over. Jona Nareki ran 80m untouched then to grab the Highlanders second try minutes later. Richie Mo’unga contributed all of the Crusaders points in the opening half with a converted try and and two penalties to leave his side trailing just four points, 17-13 at the break.

The Highlanders extended their lead on the resumption with Michael Collins scoring a try. This was to make it 22-13 with 55 minutes played. However, George Bridge then pounced twice to give the Crusaders the lead, 25-22. The game was all but over then when Braydon Ennor crossed the line for a try with five minutes remaining. Crusaders coach Scott Robertson was thrilled with the win. He said, “We were on the ropes for a lot of the game, but there were just some moments where key guys stood up,”.

He continued, “That performance from the Highlanders did justice to the competition. It showed how much they cared, how much we cared… and how tough it is. It had everything.”

Saturday Club Hurling Round Up

Saturday seen plenty of club action around the country yet again. There was some super games on show and we have a round up below.

In Limerick, Patrickswell needed scores in the final few minutes to earn a draw with Doon. Aaron Gillane netted a goal, while Kevin O’Brien pointed as Patrickswell booked their place in the semi-final. It was all one way traffic in the opening game at the LIT Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock defeating Ahane 2-22 to 3-13. Kilmallock had led at the break 2-14 to 0-05.

Sarsfields had a two point in over Douglas in Cork, a late Alan Cadogan proved to little to late for Douglas as they lost out 4-15 to 1-22. In Tipperary, Kilruane McDonaghs beat Moycarkey in a thrilling contest, 3-21 to 2-19. Defending Tipperary and Munster club champions Borris Ileigh driven on by Brendan Maher defeated Burgess 3-23 to 1-14. Meanwhile, Toomevara and Upperchurch/Drombane played out a 1-23 to 3-17 win.

In Kilkenny Bennettsbridge got the better off Danesfort thanks to two goals from Jason Cleere. The Bridge winning 3-16 to 1-17. Portumna were defeated by Castlegar in Galway 4-21 to 1-18, while Turloughmore accounted Oranmore/Maree 1-21 to 0-11. There was plenty of games in the Dublin SHC. St Vincent’s recorded a draw Lucan Sarsfields at Parnell Park, 1-17 each. The win meant Vincent’s topped Group 1. Ballinteer and Oliver Plunketts also played out a draw in the same group 0-20 to 2-14. Na Fianna beat Cuala 3-23 to 2-20, Thomas Davis and Setanta drew 1-17 each. Kilmacud Crokes continued their unblemished record with a 3-23 to 1-13 win over Scoil Ui Chonaill, while 2018 champions Ballyboden accounted for Craobh Chiarain by 10 points.

Ballygunner beat Passage 2-20 to 0-15 in Waterford to maintain their march for a 7th successive county title. The goals came courtesy of Dessie Hutchinson and Michael Mahony. De La Salle proved that goals win game as they beat Abbeyside 3-15 to 1-15. In Wexford, 2018 county champions Naomh Eanna got victory against Ferns 1-16 to 0-13, Aodhan Doyle raising the green flag for the Gorey town side. Sixmilebridge had four points to spare over Whitegate in Clare, while Feakle beat Clarecastle 5-20 to 2-12, Shane McGrath getting 4-10 for Feakle. Kilmaley had a 5 point win over Wolfe Tonnes 4-13 to 1-17.

Clare SHC

Feakle 5-20 Clarecastle 2-12

Sixmilebridge 0-20 Whitegate 1-13

Wolfe Tones 1-17 Kilmaley 4-13

Cork SHC

Douglas 1-22 Sarsfields 4-15

Dublin SHC

Ballinteer St Johns 0-20 Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh 2-14

Na Fianna 3-23 Cuala 2-20

St Vincents 1-17 Lucan Sarsfields 1-17

Thomas Davis 1-17 Setanta 1-17

Galways SHC

Castlegar 4-21 Portumna 1-18

Turloughmore 1-21 Oranmore/Maree 0-11

Kilkenny SHC

Bennettsbridge 3-16 Danesfort 1-17

Limerick SHC

Doon 0-21 Patrickswell 2-15

Kilmallock 2-22 Ahane 3-13

Tipperary SHC

Borris-Ileigh 3-23 Burgess 1-14

Kilruane MacDonaghs 3-21 Moycarkey 2-19

Upperchurch 3-17 Toomevara 1-23

Waterford SHC

Ballygunner 2-20 Passage 0-15

De la Salle 3-15 Abbeyside 1-15

Wexford SHC

Naomh Eanna 1-17 Ferns 0-13

Saturday Club Football Round Up

There was plenty of club football on Saturday. Plenty of thrilling games which had it all from red cards to extra time drama. Let’s take a look at the round up below.

Action continued in the Kerry senior football championship with Kerins O’Rahillys beating Templenoe 3-13 to 1-11. Conor Hayes grabbing the early goal to set them on the way. Killarney lost out to Austin Stacks, in a game which seen James O’Donoghue sent off. Austin Stacks have 11 points to spare, 2-13 to 0-08. Dingle proved to strong for Kilcummin also 0-18 to 1-12.

In Armagh Killeavy had a 7 point win over Grange. Killeavy registering a 2-15 to 0-14 win. Maghery had a four point win 1-13 to 1-09. Madden also had a good 2-16 to 2-12 win over Ballymacnab in an entertaining contest. Donegal’s Gaoth Dobhair had a good result against Killybegs 3-13 to 0-06. Daire O’Baoill, Odhran MacNiallais and Cian Mulligan raised green flags. Colm McFadden rolled back the years and scored 1-09 helping St Michaels to a 1-14 to 0-14 over Milford. Bundoran recorded a 4 point win over Termon in a high scoring contest 2-16 to 2-12. Glenfin recorded a six point win over St Naul’s 1-14 to 0-11.

Elsewhere in the Wicklow senior football championship two games needed extra time to find the winner. Rathnew recorded a one point win 2-20 to 2-19 win over Blessington, while Kiltegan had a 2-17 to 0-22 win over Eire Og Greystones. In Monaghan, Scotstown recorded a big win over Carrickmacross 2-15 to 0-07, while Truagh hammered Latton 4-17 to 0-06.

Meanwhile, in Mayo, Westport and Charlestown played out a 2-10 draw each, Ballaghaderreen recorded 2-08 to 0-13 win over Garrymore. Furthermore, Aghamore recorded an 0-18 to 0-12 win over Davitts and Moy Davitts were hammered by Ballintubber 3-19 to 1-07. In Longford, the Longford Slashers had a 2-16 to 0-08 win over Fr Mannings, Granard and Dromard played out a 1-11 to 0-14 draw. Cavan Gaels had a 16 point over Mullahoran in the Cavan senior football championship, 1-20 to 1-04.

Armagh SFC

Ballymacnab 2-12 Madden 2-16

Dromintee 1-9 Maghery 1-13

Killeavy 2-15 Grange 0-14

Cavan SFC

Cavan Gaels 1-20 Mullahoran 1-4

Donegal SFC

Gaoth Dobhair 3-13 Killybegs 0-06

Glenfin 1-14 St Nauls 0-11

Milford 0-14 St. Michaels 1-14

Termon 2-12 Bundoran 2-16

Kerry SFC

Kerins O’Rahilly 3-13 Templenoe 1-11

Kilcummin 1-12 Dingle 0-18

Killarney Legion 0-8 Austin Stacks 2-13

Longford SFC

Grandard 1-11 Dromard 0-14

Longford Slashers 2-16 Fr. Manning Gaels 0-08

Mayo SFC

Aghamore 0-18 Davitts 0-12

Bohola Moy Davitts 1-07 Ballintubber 3-19

Garrymore 0-13 Ballaghaderreen 2-08

Westport 2-10 Charlestown 2-10

Monaghan SFC

Scotstown 2-15 Carrickmacross 0-7

Truagh 4-17 Latton 0-06

Wicklow SFC (both AET)

Blessington 2-19 Rathnew 2-20

Kiltegan 2-17 Eire Óg Greystones 0-22

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