Ladies League set to resume
A fresh season and a new start for ladies football teams around the Royal County this weekend as the 2016 Adult Leagues burst into action with a total of fourteen games down for decision across five divisions, writes Aisling Clery.
The stand out game is the meeting of 2015 Senior Championship finalists Oldcastle and St Ultan's in Div 1 FL. While St Ultan's emerged as champions after extra-time in the replay in St Michael's on a Monday night, Oldcastle pushed them all the way and undoubtedly the 2016 season will be an interesting one.
After their appearance in the Div 2 FL final in 2015 both Dee Rangers and Royal Gaels make the jump to Div 1 football. Dee Rangers take on Boardsmill on Sunday afternoon, while Royal Gaels have home advantage over last year’s League champions Dunboyne.
Dunboyne of course had an extra-long and successful season when they won the All-Ireland Club JFC in December and undoubtedly they will want to get the 2016 season off to a good start on Sunday.
Simonstown have home advantage for their opening tie against Seneschalstown and after running the Yellow Furze side close in last year’s SFC, the North Navan side will want to get 2016 off to a flier.
In Div 2, last year’s Intermediate finalists St Michael's travel to Ratoath for a 2.30pm throw-in, while Moynalvey take on Summerhill and Donaghmore/ Ashbourne host Na Fianna both with early morning 11am starts.
Navan O’Mahonys will travel to Athboy on Sunday evening to take on last year’s Junior A finalists at 5pm.
In Div 3, St Patrick's-Duleek/Bellewstown take on Dunsany while St Colmcille's will take on Boardsmill on Wednesday evening, both games fixed for 8pm. On Friday evening, Oldcastle’s B team will travel down the N3 to take on Skryne, throw in there is set for 8.30pm.
In Div 4, Moylagh host Walterstown on Sunday afternoon while Ballivor host Wolfe Tones (details to be confirmed). In Div 5, St Ultan's host Drumbaragh on Saturday evening at 6pm in Martry.
An exciting few days of club football and we would like to wish all our clubs and their players the very best of luck this weekend!
Fixtures for Week Ending Sunday 13th March
Division One;
Oldcastle v St. Ultans in Millbrook on Sun 13th at 11am.
Royal Gaels v Dunboyne in Dunshaughlin on Sun 13th at 11am.
Simonstown v Seneschalstown in Simonstown on Sun 13th at 12.15pm
Boardsmill v Dee Rangers in Boardsmill on Sun 13th at 1.30pm.
Division Two;
Moynalvey v Summerhill in Moynalvey on Sat 12th at 11am.
Donaghmore-Ashbourne v Na Fianna in Don/Ash on Sun 13th at 11am.
Clann na nGael v Navan O’Mahonys in Athboy on Sun 13th at 5pm.
Ratoath v St. Michaels in Ratoath on Sun 13th at 2.30pm
Division Three;
St. Pats/Duleek-Bellewstown v Dunsany in Duleek on Wed 9th at 8pm.
St. Colmcilles v Boardsmill B in Pilltown on Wed 9th at 8pm.
Skryne v Oldcastle B in Skryne on Fri 11th at 8.30pm.
Blackhall Gaels –Bye--
Division Four;
Ballivor v Wolfe Tones
Walterstown v Moylagh in Moylagh on Sun 13th at 4.15pm
Trim –Bye—
Division Five;
Drumbaragh v St. Ultans B in Martry on Sat 12th at 6pm
Royal Gaels –Bye--