Sean O’Mahony’s players nominated for Gaelic Life All-Ireland Club All Star awards

A number of Sean O’Mahony’s players have been nominated for the Gaelic Life All-Ireland Club All Star awards.

The nominations come after the Point Road outfit triumphed in the Leinster Club Intermediate Football Championship last season.

Amongst those nominated are Kevin Brennan (goalkeeper), Pat O’Brien, Michael Clarke and Ronan Byrne (full back), Liam Dullaghan, John O’Brien, Keith McLaughlin (half back), Conor Crawley, Shane Brennan (midfield), Peter Nixon, Conor Finnegan, Barry Mackin (half forward), Stephen Fisher, Conor Martin, David Dowling (full forward).

You can vote here, with all those who take part entered into a draw to win an overnight stay in the Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan.

Silverware, silverware everywhere in Dundalk

Not a bad haul!

Former Armagh footballer Steven McDonnell posted this pictured on his Twitter account earlier today of the silverware recently won by Dundalk FC, Dundalk Rugby Club, St Patrick’s GFC, Clontibret and Sean O’Mahony’s.

With the exception of the Monaghan side, all these trophies were won on a local level with the Point Road, Carrick Road and Mill Road all well stocked with silverware for at least the next few months.

The snap was taken at Servisource Recruitment’s Dundalk office in Quayside Business Park, where McDonnell works.

Ah here!

Thanks to Alan Gray for sharing this picture of a wheelchair ramp with a pole blocking it.

The unbelievable bit of construction work took place on the old Coes Road at the Point Road end.

Not the smartest developer going.

Thanks to Jennifer Green for clarifying the council had no involvement.

Dundalk ghost estate set to be completed with homes now on sale from €183,000

An artist’s impression of how The Towers will look from the Red Barns Road

The new estate will be located on the site of the old Towers house

Plans are in place to complete a Dundalk ghost estate.

The Towers estate on the Point Road has been lying idle for a number of years but now Black and White Construction, headed up by local man Niall Wiseman are looking to complete the project.

Indeed, local estate agents DNG Duffy have begun to promote the new builds with enquiries now being taken for the homes, which are set to be located opposite the entrance to the Red Barns Road.

The energy efficient houses will offer uninterrupted views of the Mourne Mountains and 9ft high ceilings on the ground floor.

A four bed detached house in the estate is available at €295,000, a four bed semi is €230,000 while a three bed semi has a €183,000 asking price.

Further details are available on www.dng.ie or by contact Keith Duffy of DNG Duffy at 042-9351011.

The Towers was previously a castle-like residence that was built by local businessman Thomas Craig around 100 years ago. In more recent years the Mackle family, who still reside locally on the Lower Point Road, had owned it.

The 3 bed semis in The Towers

The 4 bed semis in The Towers

The 4 bed detached homes in the Towers

Quay Celtic now accepting registrations for the KUBE

Quay Celtic are putting on a production of the hot TV series the KUBE on Saturday April 18^th and the Clancy Park outfit are now accepting registrations from contestants.

The fundraiser for the Point Road side will take place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel and is sponsored by Ecological Waste Management Ltd.

There will be total prize money on the night of €3,250, with a first prize of €2,500.

For information on becoming a contestant call 087 278 4676 or email quaycelticfc@gmail.com

 

Sean O’Mahony’s All-Ireland hopes are ended

Sean O’Mahony’s Stephen Fisher is consoled by his wife and son at the full-time whistle yesterday

The Sean O’Mahony’s hopes of All-Ireland glory were ended by St Croan’s of Roscommon yesterday after their comeback at Kingspan Breffni Park in Cavan fell just short on a 0-14 to 2-7 scoreline.

The Point Road men had got off to a dream start when Stephen Kilcoyne hit the net after just a minute.

However, seven unanswered points had the Connacht champions 0-7 to 1-0 ahead after 20 minutes.

A Conor Crawley goal then reduced the deficit back to one but the Roscommon men kicked the final two scores of the half to lead by 0-9 to 2-0 at the break.

The O’Mahony’s finally found their shooting boots on the restart with Kilcoyne firing over two points and Garry Mulligan also on target as the gap was reduced back to one.

The same two players then responded to a Croan’s point to level the game and then with less than five minutes to go Stephen Fisher landed a point to put Brendan Nordone’s side in front.

However, Croan’s managed to level with two minutes to go and when John O’Brien’s free was blocked down they managed to break up field to win a free which they fired over to go ahead.

The O’Mahony’s did have one last chance of forcing extra time but Conor Finnegan couldn’t get the connection he required and his effort drifted wide of the post.

St Croan’s: Vincent Egan; Gerard Mockler, Gregory Grogan, Keith Keenan (0-1); Daniel Malone, Eamonn Towey, Maurice Connaughton (0-2, 1’45); Ross Timothy, Brian Mullin; Kevin Smyth (0-5, 4f), James Connaughton, Keith Muldoon; Robbie Keenan, Michael Holland (0-2), Aidan Brogan (0-3). Subs: Shane Smyth (0-1) for Brian Mullin, P Leech for Daniel Malone (BC), M Towey for Keith Muldoon, C Connolly for Aidan Brogan.

Sean O’Mahony’s: Kevin Brennan; Pat O’Brien, Mickey Clarke, Ronan Byrne; Keith McLaughlin, John O’Brien, Kurt Murphy; Shane Brennan, Peter Nixon; Liam Dullaghan, Conor Finnegan, Gary Mulligan (0-2); Stephen Fisher (0-2), Conor Crawley 1-0, Stephen Kilcoyne (1-3, 0-2f). Subs: Conor Martin for P O’Brien, Jonathan Connolly for C Martin, David Dowling for C Crawley.

Pair arrested over dissident Republican activity in Dundalk released without charge

The two men who were arrested in Dundalk earlier this week as part of an investigation into dissident Republican activity in the area have been released without charge.

A man in his 40s was arrested on Tuesday during a planned operation in the Point Road area. Members of the Regional Support Unit stopped and searched a car and recovered a rifle as part of their search.

A second man in his 50s was later arrested during a follow up search at a nearby house.

Both men were detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 at Dundalk Garda Station but have now been released.

A file on the matter has been sent to the Department of Public Prosecutions.

Pair arrested in Dundalk as part of investigation into dissident Republican activity

The pair are being held at Dundalk Garda Station

Two men were arrested in Dundalk yesterday morning as part of a Garda investigation into dissident Republican activity in the area.

A man in his 40s was arrested during a planned operation in the Point Road area yesterday morning. Members of the Regional Support Unit stopped and searched a car and recovered a rifle as part of their search.

A second man in his 50s was later arrested during a follow up search at a nearby house.

Both men are currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 at Dundalk Garda Station, and enquiries are ongoing.

O’Brien’s hospital visit from the O’Mahony’s goes viral

The celebrations are still going on Quay Street and the Point Road following the Sean O’Mahony’s Leinster Intermediate Championship victory over Meath side Ballinlough on Sunday.

Now though a video from their post match celebrations has gone viral.

During the game Louth star John O’Brien took a heavy blow to the face but managed to soldier on until the final whistle.

After the game he made his way to the Louth County Hospital where he received 12 stitches. While being looked after by Kitty Reenan though, the 29-year-old – who recently got engaged to partner Rita McShane – was surprised by his team-mates and supporters who arrived with the Leinster title and the Seamus Flood Cup, which they had won a couple of months back.

They then burst into a rendition of the O’Mahony’s theme song ‘It’s a grand old team to play for’ as John lapped up the attention.

One of many great memories from a year that will not be forgotten along the Quay for some time to come.

O’Mahony’s celebrate Leinster title success

O’Mahony’s captain Pat O’Brien lifts the cup

The Sean O’Mahony’s tasted provincial success yesterday after seeing off Meath side Ballinlough by 0-10 to 1-4 in Drogheda to clinch the Leinster Club Intermediate Football Championship.

Only the third Louth club to claim the title, the Point Road side have now emulated the feat that the Geraldines achieved 12 months ago with an All-Ireland semi-final to look forward to in the New Year.

The Dundalk side got of to a great start with a brace of points from Stephen Fisher and one apiece form Stephen Kilcoyne and Garry Mulligan giving them a four point lead after 15 minutes.

Ballinlough responded well, however, with a goal and three points over the course of the next 10 minutes, including a Peadar Byrne penalty, as the side went off level at 1-3 to 0-6 at the break.

The O’Mahony’s task was made that much tougher when Conor Crawley was sent off for a second yellow card five minutes into the second half but that failed to deter Brendan Nordone’s side.

Keith McLaughlin and John O’Brien tagged on a point each and although Ronan McGuinness responded for the Meathmen, further scores from Fisher and Kilcoyne ensured a famous win for the men from the Quay.