2015 NORTH BOARD JUNIOR B LEAGUE FINAL

In 2015, Glinsk won the North Board Junior league final after defeating Dunmore McHales in decisive fashion in Tuam Stadium. There was an out poring of excitement and jubilation at the final whistle which reached a crescendo as Glinsk captain Brian Curley was presented with the league trophy. Glinsk started the game with great flair and stretched into a 4 point lead after 12 minutes. Jason Fannon got the first score of the game and this was supplemente by scores from Colm Killackey, Tomas Dowd and Fannon again. Further points from Eamon Hegarty, and Jason Fannon left the half time score Glinsk 0—7 Dunmore 0—2. In the arly stages of the second half Aiden Brennan increased the lead. In the 20^th minute Glinsk wqere awarded a disputed 45 but but thid did not deter Fergal Dowd from planting the ball between the posts.  The crucal score of the game then came from Aiden Brennan when he forced the ball over the line following a goal mouth melee. This left the final score Glinsk 1—11 Dunmore 0—7.                                                    

Glinsk ; Simon Mills, Peter Lohan, Brian Curley, ( Capt ) Shane Curley,David Rattigan, Dermot Morgan, Kevin Morgan, Paul O’Boyle, Fergal Dowd 0—1, Colm Killackey 0—2, Eamon Hegarty 0—1, Thomas Killackey, Jason Fannon 0—5, Aiden Brennan 1—1, Tomas Dowd 0—1.  Subs: Jonathan Collins, Brian Donohue, Gerard Neary, Liam Kenny, Gerard Costello, Thomas Tighe, John Feeney Tommy Curley Christopher Collins, Aidan Scanlon, Stephen Neary, John Donlon, Matthew Curley, Aidan Farragher, Daragh McDonagh. Management ; Martin Hurley, Mervyn Feeney, Stephen Brennan.

2015 NORTH BOARD JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL.

Mountbellew/ Moylough 3—8   Glinsk 0—9   

2015 was a year to remember for Glinsk football as the club claimed the North Board Junior League title and just came up short from winning the league and championship double. Again Tuam Stadium was the venue for the championship final against Mountbellew/ Moylough with Gerry Guinan, the referee. Glinsk started brightly with points from Jason Fannon and Colm Killackey. However the Glinsk challenge soon faded as Mountbellew playing with a strong breeze and with a good sprinkling of their successful under 21 team on board rolled off 6 points in a row to lead by 6 points to 3 at half time. Glinsk commenced the second half with a Colm Killackey point but Mountbellew replied with 1-1. Jason Fannon, David Rattigan, Tomas Dowd and Colm Killackey replied with good scores for Glinsk but Mountbellew had the last word with a goal in the closing minutes to give them a rather flattering 8 point win. 

Scorers for Glinsk ; Jason Fannon 0—4, Colm Killackey 0—3, David Rattigan, Tomas Dowd 0—1 each.

2022 NORTH BOARD JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

Tuam Stars 0—20   Glinsk  2—11                   

A 12 point haul from Jack Davin inspired Tuam Stars to a narrow victory over Glinsk in a fascinating Junior A  Football championship final in Clonberne. After a nervy start Gerard Cunniffe opened  the  scoring for Tuam, but Glinsk took control thereafter kicking  five of the next six scores.  Eamonn Trayers,(2) Jason Fannon, Fergal Dowd and Kevin Kilcommons all found the target but Tuam replied with a string of points before Eamonn Trayers replied for Glinsk to leave the half time score 0—8 to  0—6 in favour of  the Stars. In the third quarter Tuam full forward Jack Davin kicked 5 points in a row to open up a 0—13 to 0—7 advantage. Then James Connaughton netted a penalty for Glinsk after a foul on Ronan Coyne. Tuam then shot 4 points but Glinsk soon replied with a second goal from the quick thinking Jason Fannon. Moments later there was a crescendo of noise from the massive Glinsk support as Jason Fannon curled over a glorious point to level the contest at 2—10 to 0—16.

Tuam replied with 3 points in quick succession to restore their advantage.  Late points from Eamonn Trayers and Davin closed the scoring as Tuam sealed the honours by a 3 point margin after a thrilling contest. It was a case of so near and yet so far for Glinsk but every member of the team and the management can be proud of their efforts.                                        

Team; Aiden Brennan, Damien Mannion, Jamie Gunning, Cormac Trayers, James Connaughton  1—0, Kevin Morgan, Kevin Kilcommons 0—1, Fergal Dowd 0—1,Paul O’Boyle, David Rattigan 0—1, Jason Fannon 1—3, Morgan Neary 0—1, Eamonn Trayers  0—4, Colm Killackey, Jason Connelly.

Subs used ; Daragh Gunning, Ronan Coyne, Aidan Scanlon. Other panel members; Peter Lohan, John Feeney, Keelan Gunning, Tomas Dowd, John Donlon, Aidan Connelly,Alan Coyne,Lee Reddin,Dermot Morgan,Cathal Dowd,Edward Kilheeney, John Barlow, Michael Connelly,Gavin Hegarty,Justin Farrell, Donal Coriam, Alan Kelly, Mervyn Feeney.                                     

NORTH BOARD JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2023                                                                           

St.Michael’s 1—12 Glinsk 0—11

St.Michael’s secured a hard earned victory over a gallant Glinsk team in the Junior A Football Championship final played  in Tuam Stadium. It took extra time to separate the sides after a rip roaring contest watch by an enthusiastic crowd the vast majorty from Glinsk. Glinsk had kicked the opening three points by the 14^th minute through Morgan Neary (2 ) and Jason Connelly. St.Michael’s battled back and landed the next seven points either side of half time.  Morgan Neary replied early in the second half and Glinsk then went on a scoring spree and scored some magnificent points from Neary, Eamon Trayers, Fergal Dowd and Cathal Dowd to leave Glinsk with a 0—9 to 0—7 advantage and ten minues left to play. However St. Michael’s weren’t done yet and forced extra time with two late scores. Brain Donohue and Fergal Dowd kept Glinsk in touch but St.Michael’s carried the extra momentum and score 1—3 to deny Glinsk for the second year in succession.  

Glinsk; Aiden Brennan, Damien Mannion, Kevin Morgan, Cormac Trayers, Kevin Kilcommons, Paul O’Boyle, Ronan Coyne, Brian Donohue ,( 0—1) Fergal Dowd ,(0—2)  Gavin Hegarty, Jason Fannon, Eamon Trayers, ( 0—2)  Jason Connelly,( 0—1) Morgan Neary ( 0—4 ) James Connaughton.

Subs used; Cathal Dowd ( 0—1 ) Peter Lohan, Dermot Morgan. Panel; Aidan Scanlon David Rattigan, Keelan Gunning, Alan Coyne, Shane Giblin, Edward Kilheeney, Aidan Connelly, Michael Connelly, Lee Reddin, John Feeney.