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Rahara Rovers 20/2/2012

Rahara Rovers 2 - Ballaghaderreen 2

A top of the table Ballaghaderreen team came to the Clover Park, Rahara on Sunday but found a dogged Rahara Rovers team unwilling to give up three points easily in the Killeen Sports Ground Division One League.
After five minutes, Ballaghaderreen showed why they were doing so well this season when Shane Towey headed to the net. Rahara's nerves started to settle down and ten minutes later Niall Carney slotted home a great cross from his older brother Padraig. Indeed Rovers could have taken a lead into half time had Paddy Glennon and Donal Donnelly converted their chances. Donnelly made amends for his first half miss by pouncing on the end of a shot from Davy Glennon that was too hot to handle for the Ballaghaderreen keeper.
There were good chances for both sides, but a resolute Barry Nestor in the Rahara goals was finally beaten when Damien Donnelly's attempted clearance cruelly hit a ricochet off Stephen Foley into the Rahara net with 15 minutes remaining.
All Rahara players battled very well until the final whistle and thoroughly deserved the draw.
This result will give encouragement to manager Philip Marshall whose team have been unlucky in a few matches this season. Final Score: Rahara Rovers 2 – Ballaghadereen 2.
No fixture for either Rahara Rovers A or B teams next Sunday. Rahara Rovers FC would like to with the Roscommon Oscar Traynor team the best of luck in the semi-final V Kerry next Sunday.

RAHARA ROVERS 23/1/2012

Rahara Rovers B Team took on CP Ajax in the Evening Herald Division 3 League and it was CP Ajax that took the 3 points. Rahara dominated for long periods of the game but failed to score. CP Ajax scored mid-way through the first half with a well taken goal by Epifian. Rahara pushed hard in search of an equaliser but the CP Ajax defence held out for victory. Next Sunday, Rahara Rovers B Team are away to Milltown at 2:00, while the Rahara Rovers A team have no fixture.

RAHARA ROVERS 16/1/2012

Rahara Rovers B Team entertained Lisnamult B team on Sunday last and it was the visitors who emerged with all three points in a seven goal thriller (Final Rahara Rovers ‘B 3 – Lisnamult ‘B 4). Gary Smith opened the scoring for Lisnamult and he doubled the lead mid-way through the first half with a well-taken goal. Rahara upped the tempo and John Kelly pulled one back for Rahara and John O’ Keeffe made it all square just before the half time break. Colin Looby gave Rahara a 3-2 advantage early in the second half, but Lisnamult responded with goals from Dwain Smith and Philip Horan to claim the victory. Next weekend, Rahara B team face CP Ajax in Rahara at 2:00 on Sunday while Rahara A team have no game.
 

RAHARA ROVERS 9/1/2012

Both Rahara Rovers teams suffered defeat on Sunday last with Ballymoe coming out on top in the Division 1 clash in Ballymoe. Both sides had great chances in the opening half, but the score remained 0-0 at half time. Ballymoe added 4 goals in the second half without reply. Rahara Rovers B team faced a strong Cloonfad B side in Clover Park, Rahara. It was the visitors who took the lead in the 70th minute and they made sure of the points with the last kick of the game to win by 2 goals to nil. Next weekend, Rahara Rovers B team face Lisnamult B in Rahara at 2:00, while the A team have no fixture.
Rahara Rovers recently held their fundraising Race night in Hamrock’s Athleague. A great night was had by all and the Club wish to thank everyone that bought a horse and also the following Sponsors:
~ Brendan Nestor Flooring Contractor ~ Sharon Kavanagh Travel Counsellors ~ Seán Mulry Pepper Mill Roscommon ~ Aidan Gately Building Stone ~ McNulty's Furniture, Roscommon ~ Neil Connaughton, Grocer, Athleague ~ AOK Pest Control Services ~ Ivan Connaughton Auctioneer and Valuer ~ Hamrock's Pub and Funeral Undertaker, Athleague ~ Kildea Concrete ~ Jupiter Casino Roscommon ~ Walter Young Tiling & Flooring Contractor ~ Peter Owens Building & Roofing Contractor ~ Cash & Carry Fuels, Circular Rd., Roscommon ~ Global Home Ireland, Athlone road, Longford ~ Athleague Branch of Ceoltas Ceolteoirí Éireann ~ Fleming's Supervalu, Main St. Roscommon ~ Waldron Meats, Brideswell ~ Warm N' Cosy HOMES ~ Athlone PVC ~ Friend of Rahara Rovers ~ MJ Farrell Jeweller ~ Liam Murray and David Gately Carpentry ~ O'Brien's Off-licence, Athlone ~ Tommy Kelly Electrical, Athleague ~ Jimmy Murray Agri Services Ltd ~ Simon Moran Welding & Fabrication ~ Keane’s Centra, Athleague ~ Michael Kilmartin – Pro Trailers & Machinery Ltd ~ Cllr. Tony Ward ~ Cllr. P. Kilduff ~ Cllr. Laurence Fallon ~ Cllr. Martin Connaughton ~ Cllr. Orla Leyden ~ Enda McHugh, Grocer & Filling Station, Curraghboy ~ Vincent Bannon Filling Station, Bealnamulla ~ Donal Hamrock, Brideswell. ~ Roscommon Fireplace Centre ~ Klassic Cleaners, Church St., Roscommon~ Donnellan’s Menswear ~ Ros Med Pharmacy ~ Michael Kenny Car Sales, Galway Road, Athlone, Co Roscommon ~ Athlone Tile Centre ~ Philip Marshall, Ballagh Road, Rahara ~ Connacht Gold, Athleague ~ Joe Connaughton Plant Hire ~ Seamie Walsh Agricultural Contractor ~ Smyth’s Supervalu, Monksland ~ Frank Grehan Builder ~ Hynes Pharmacy, Roscommon ~ G Furniture and Carpets, Athlone Rd., Roscommon
~ Declan Gately Stone ~ Mark Crosby Electrical, Turpane, Ballyforan ~ Brian Larkin Car Sales, Roscommon Rd., Athlone ~ O’Brien’s Bread Athlone ~ Gerry Monaghan, Tarmac/Patio, Barrymore, Kiltoom ~ Tommy Kearney, Heating & Plumbing, Farragher, Four-Mile-House.

RAHARA ROVERS 12/12/2011
Rahara went down the road by Lough Funshinagh to the near neighbours St. Johns last Sunday and were very unlucky to come out on the wrong side of a 3-1 scoreline. Rahara dominated both halves but didn't have the killer instinct in front of goals that the home side produced.
Paul Flaherty, David Mulkeen, Luke Donnelly, Noel Moran, Paddy and David Glennon all had shots saved and quite a few went just wide. Niall Naughton was the only man able to pass the resolute Aidan Fallon in the John's goal.
It was a very sporting game with both teams giving a good display of passing. Down through the years there has been nothing to choose between the teams and on Sunday the break went with St. Johns.  
Rahara Rovers are having a race night in Hamrock's, Athleague on Friday 23rd December. All are welcome.
We wish all our players, sponsors and supporters a very Happy Christmas.

Rahara Rovers FC 5/12/2011
Rahara Rovers ‘A will take on St. John’s Athletic in a local derby next Sunday in Division 1 with a 2:00 kick-off in Lecarrow. Rahara Rovers ‘B team face Cloonfad Utd ‘B on Sunday at 2:00 in Rahara.
Rahara Rovers F.C. will hold a fundraising Race Night in Hamrock’s Athleague on Friday 23rd December at 9:30. Please contact any player or Committee Member for a chance to support the Club by buying a horse or for the opportunity to sponsor a race.

RAHARA ROVERS 21/11/2011

Rahara Rovers ‘A team drew with Ahascragh last Sunday in the Killeen Sports Division One league. Rahara’s Noel Moran headed home after 10 minutes from a corner. The same player could have doubled Rahara’s lead 5 minutes later with a carbon copy chance which was just centimetres wide. Both teams played some good football but it was David Cisowski for Ahascragh that equalised from 12 yards in the 39th minute. Rahara Rovers had a few near misses in the second half but had to settle for a point.
Rahara Rovers ‘B team travelled to Taughmaconnell and held Division three league leaders Skyvalley Rovers ‘B to 0 - 0 for 80 minutes but unfortunately conceded 3 goals in the dying minutes to put an unfair reflection on the game.
Rahara Rovers F.C. are having a fundraising Race night on 23rd December in Hamrock's, Athleague and would be very grateful if you would support us by buying a horse from any Committee member or one of the players. 

RAHARA ROVERS 1/11/2011
Both the Rahara Rvs 'A & 'B games were postponed last Sunday due to the weather. Next weekend, Rahara Rvs 'A face Ballaghadereen away in the division one league at 2:00 while Rahara Rvs B team take on Ballymoe B away at 2:00.

RAHARA ROVERS 10/10/2011

Rahara Rovers ‘A team drew 1-1 with Ahascragh United on Sunday last. Luke Donnelly opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 17th minute.  David Cisowski equalised for Ahascragh soon after. Both sides had plenty of chances to win, but a draw seemed a fair result. Rahara Rovers face Premier division side Dysart next Sunday in Rahara in the 1st Round of the FAI Junior Cup, with a 2:00 p.m. kick-off. Rahara Rovers ‘B Team lost to a strong Fohenagh side on Sunday last. Ken English was the hat-trick hero with two goals from Alan Devine and one from Jason Lohan. Rahara Rovers B team face Ballinasloe Town C under lights in Ballinasloe next Saturday evening @ 7:45 p.m.

 
 

RAHARA ROVERS 19/9/2011

Rahara Rovers recorded their third win of the season in the Killeen Sports Division One League with a hard fought 2-1 win against Moylough ‘79 in Clover Park, Rahara last Sunday. Rahara Rovers 2 – Moylough’79   1.
It was Moylough who took the lead when they scored when Brendan Donnellan scored from the penalty spot. Paddy Glennon equalised for Rahara soon after with a speculative shot from 35 yards. Rahara Rovers took the lead on 64 minutes with a Paul Flaherty strike. Moylough pushed in search of an equaliser, but Rahara’s back four held out to secure the points. Final Score:  Rahara Rovers 2 – Moylough’79   1.
Next weekend Rahara Rovers A team travel to Ahascragh for the first round of the Connacht Cup while Rahara Rovers B take on CP Ajax away in the Evening Herald Division 3. Both games kick off at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
 

RAHARA ROVERS 5/9/2011/12

Rahara Rovers B team took on Ballymoe in Clover Park, Rahara on Sunday last in the Evening Herald Division 3 league and it was the home side that claimed all three points. Rahara Rovers B  4-3  Ballymoe B
Rahara snatched victory with very 2 late goals. These were two very evenly matched teams who played some attractive football throughout the 90 minutes. It was Ballymoe who took the lead in the 20th minute when Paraic Joyce scored from an acute angle. Rahara’s Mark Kelly got on the end of a Padraig Carney pass and Kelly made no mistake in the 51st minute. Rahara Rovers went in front on 61 minutes when Jason Doyle made a dazzling run down the wing and a beautiful cross was pounced on by Mark Kelly for his second goal of the day. Ballymoe’s Adrian Collins made it 2-2 before Paraic Joyce got his second in the 81st minute to give Ballymoe a 3-2 lead. In the 88th minute, Anthony Donnelly broke clear for Rahara and he set up Jason Doyle who equalised for Rahara. The home side won a corner in the 3rd minute of injury time and Ronnie McSharry sealed the victory for Rahara. Final Score: Rahara Rovers B  4   Ballymoe B 3.
Training continues on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Rahara. Next week’s fixtures are:  Saturday 10th Sept - Cloonfad B V Rahara Rovers B at 7:45 in Cloonfad and Sunday 11th Sept - Rahara Rovers A  V Ahascragh Utd at 2:00 p.m. in Rahara.

RAHARA ROVERS 22/8/2011

Rahara Rovers F.C. started the new season of the Roscommon & District League with wins for both the A & B Team. Moore Utd B 1    Rahara Rovers B 2. Moore was the venue for the Rahara Rovers B team on Saturday evening and it was the visitors who took an early lead. Robbie Fallon, making his Rahara debut scored from an acute angle after a great run. Rahara’s Mark Miley doubled their lead from the penalty spot after Sean Mangan was fouled in the penalty area. Martin Conneally made some great saves to deny Moore. Another shot which hit the Rahara crossbar was followed soon after by a Moore goal with eight minutes remaining. Niall Daly was unlucky to add a third after a fine effort from 35 yards. Next week’s fixture is a home game in the Clover Park, Rahara V’s Skyvalley B at 2:00.

Rahara Rovers A team played their first league game in the Killeen Sports Grounds Division one at the newly developed Clover Park, Rahara. Rahara Rovers A 3   CB Trotters 0. It was the home side that took all three points against a good CB Trotters team. Paul Flaherty headed wide from a Luke Donnelly cross after 10 mins but Niall Carney did find the net from 20 yards out. Rahara heaped more pressure on the CB Trotters defence and on the hour mark David Mulkeen headed a goal from a well worked set piece. The same player added a third in the 85th minute when he volleyed home from close range with 5 minutes remaining. Rahara Rovers worked hard throughout the match and were well served by Jason Doyle, Kevin Kielty and David Mulkeen. Next week’s A team fixture is an away match to Dunmore Town at 12:00.