BEAGH G.A.A. ClUB
Est. 1870

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PLAYER PROFILE 2002

John Reynolds

(A.K.A. Forty Hooks)

Gray hair has not set in yet so John has at least 8 years left. Legend has it that this man broke 8 hurls in the same match. Only member to play Senior before. Gave an exhibition of hooking and blocking in both games.

Staff Killeen

A real soldier-not like Glynn. Gets booked in most games but never his fault. Lately got married and showed his soft side by singing songs to Sarah while Martin called the stretch in the Shannon Oaks bar with the other players.

Kevin O'Grady
  
(Pookies Understudy) 

Hails from the hurling side of the parish. Not a great trainer and doesn't like wet weather but a promising young goalie with a big future. 

Martin Killeen

Safely say the only pioneer in this panel. Another man with no sign of grey hair so surely another year or two left in the tank. But for niggling injuries throughout the year could easily have been playing in the corner, and no better man to lower the blade than himself.

Shane Diviney

(A.K.A. Super Sub or Billy the Kid)

Actually looks like Billy. In pre-season was told he needed to work on his vascular section, hasn't yet!. Was only on for 13 minutes but managed  2 great points - just don't ask him about his 5 wides.

Paul Browne

Unluckiest man in the parish not to start the deciders, a brilliant clubman and will not let you down in a session (drinking that is). Dubbed the other half of Diggler since they moved into fort - many an AGM was held without the neighbours vote mind you.

David Halloran

Very unlucky to break his hand in the first match but will surely see senior in the coming year. Known to roughen many opponents feathers - they say he wasn't from the wind he brought it.

Brian Diviney   
 

Now this is a man with a subtle touch. Favorite line 'watching a video' (with a woman), ya right, have to give it to you, very original. Don't hit Brian or next thing you know, you'll have the hurler and Red right behind him. But back to hurling, some say he's the best of them, I say on his day better than DJ. 

John Loughnane    

(A.K.A. Dolly)

Named after a cloned sheep - glory Beagh. In college in UL but should take a career in nursing as he is the teams male nurse. Grounds man, team member and of coarse taxi-driver. Likes the cider but trying to change to Guinness the last six years, still hasn't.

Paul Hanrahan

Scorer of 2-2 in the Junior Semi-Final. "I did all I could do" and only ran a combined 100 metres the entire match. Another man that could be a very good salesman for Arthur Guinness.

Donal Walsh 

(A.K.A. Crucial)

A true Beagh man. For many of us the earliest childhood memory is Donal scoring the all important "crucial" goal for Beagh to beat Gort in an U16 Semi-Final. Never missed a training session all year and rumour has it the team has joined forces to buy him new togs, unlucky for all the female fans.

Eddie Skehill 
  
     

Holds two Intermediate medals. Known for his scoring prowess. Some people call him speedy - were so sarcastic in Beagh. Amazingly holds the perfect bod despite his great love for the black stuff and of coarse ice-cream.

Pat MacInerney 
 
(A.K.A. Homer)

Another pioneer, now that's taking the biscuit on sarcasm. Never afraid of letting little corner forwards know he's around. Very fond of the social scene, but he's recently being spotted pumping iron in Gort Gym - O'Loughlin beware! - Mac will be back looking mean and lean.

Niall Diviney

(A.K.A. Bubble)

Shane maintains that if you miss a round, that your trying to do a Niall on it. Talking to him in the pub the other night, after he just finished his sixth pint of Guinness. He stumbled, leaned back and promised me that he will play senior next year - I sincerely hope so, we need your strength!! "Ha Ha".

Nigel Harrington
(A.K.A. Harry)

Another man who tied the knot recently, as Moylan found out the hard way. An understatement to say that Harry goes bald headed into everything. Yes it is true that on his wedding night he was the only man sober in Portumna. Fair Play.

Pat O'Connor
(A.K.A. Wont give it in case this genius doesn't come back next year)

Never smoked until he came to Beagh but smoked 20 the 1st day and 15 in the replay. A Tubber man but as O'Loughlin said in that rousing speech - "we'll forgive him for that". Christmas presents included nicotine, regaine and viagra - what did this parish do to him.

Paddy Noone

A true gentleman. While Moylan and O'Connor are telling you to come on to F***, Paddy is always there with a different smoother approach we'll say. One of the three wise men.

John Moylan

Mr. Professional himself. Talking to him the other night and  he told me it was 27 seconds from when Mullagh scored their goal to Pat Divineys strike - understand me now!. If Sambouka were ever looking for a salesman, John Moylan your man - loves the stuff. Now John some night you will tell us about that night you tried to walk from Portumna to Beagh and it frozen cold outside. You said you missed the bus, yet the bus collected you 2 miles out the road. All we'll say is "Hate That". PS What does "whatyacall" mean???..training would be a lot easier if we knew!.

Colin Whelan

(A.K.A. Zulu)

A living legend, now listen and heed, he can actually smoke a fag while having a shower and shampooing himself at the same time, believe!!. Many supporters mistake him for Zididane Zidane when taking the field with that beautiful hair style. Now I'll say something good - a great trainer and a very versatile player.

PJ McAllen

Now this man holds a grudge but rightly so, those Pearses Lads hitting you, don't worry their day will come. Some say his injury was a result of carrying the small one of the clann on his back all year!. Will be back for Senior championship. All the parish are praying for a speedy recovery.

Noel McNevin

(A.K.A. Freddie)

He's got out of soloing and played some great matches with the juniors over the year. Freddie a true ladies man with that dashing smile and dark look. And no he only shaves once a day - I knew yed ask me that one.

Adrian Diviney

(A.K.A. Hurler)

The smallest of the ballinakill brothers. Ladies this man is single at the moment and if ye want hurlers for sons, just contact the 'hurler' on 086 ........ .

Finbarr Gantley

(A.K.A. Junior)

Kilbeacanty are soon to be welcoming this man but he pledges his loyalty to Beagh. Meant to be quite but was spotted in Sullivan's over the Christmas dancing with his shirt off and singing into Lucozade bottles.

Dermot McDermott

(A.K.A. Diggler)

This man makes all the lads jealous. Diggler along with Reggie is a loyal servant to O'Donnell's Bar. People from Mullagh couldn't believe he stayed on the field after a nasty clash under the stand - He claims the ball was there, somewhere in the vicinity!.

Richie Glynn

Want designer clothes or hair gel?, contact the army man now. Returned from East Timor hoping for  place on the Junior team, ended up playing a leading roll in the final. PS Keep him away from vodka.

Brendan Gantley

Well what can be said about this lad. This prime Newtown stud enjoys late night marina strolls and may be seeing escaping at speed out of windows in the wee hours around Gort. He shouldn't be allowed near a microphone when drinking. Didn't decide to start training till after he got an injury to the groin region..hate that!. Think it made him better at line BALLS though. He likes to keep those socks pulled up...makes him look taller than his sub 5ft frame, but if you want to know about his 'size' just ask Meatloaf.

Padraig O'Connor 

(A.K.A. Pookie)

Pookie, a true romantic, brought his fiancée (Grainne - Team Physio) for Christmas the most beautiful, elegant car jack found in South Galway. Produced many top class saves during the year and of coarse if any goal went in it wasn't his fault, ya right!.

Reggie McDermott

The eight wonder of the world that this man can rise the sliothar even though he cannot bend his back. Main reason why Tommy O'Donnell sponsored the team as he is their best customer.

Pat Reynolds

Takes the field with the yellow helmet and socks up every day. His day finally came when he had to save O'Loughlin, and he did it in style in the 59th minute of the replay with a robust challenge which probably saved poor Pookie from more embarrassment. Went to Australia last year to get fit..sure worked.

Eoin O'Loughlin

(A.K.A. Meatloaf)

The captain himself. Connacht Tribune were very fond of this mans face. Rumour has it that a lady editor wanted him on the front page. An inspirational leader who may some day go into politics after that speech in Loughrea on December 7th. 

Joe Gantley

Another man who goes wrong under the influence. Biggest of the clann, but Rory maintains he can still take him "Come off it". With Dolly proved to be a great grounds man over the summer. 

Pat Diviney

(A.K.A. Scooner)

Soon to be tying the knot with another Kilbeacanty woman. Who'll ever forget that him diving head first to block the ball in the first match or he's jump, turn and shot for goal - claims he hit it while he was still in the air , and that's when he's sober!.

Rory Gantley

(A.K.A. WaWa)

Four pints, no not hurling - Budweiser, that's his tally, then keep away cause when he starts talking hurling there's no getting away. A pure womaniser, Lads beware!. A good man for a song with an uncanny similarity to 'The Boss'. 

Kieran Diviney

(A.K.A. Red)

Big Red seems quite on and off the field but he is the only man I've heard off to get sent off in an under 12 match. Wearing polo necks lately after a slight incident in Sullivan's Stephens night..and no it wasn't Brendan Gantley. A brilliant prospect.

Niall McGuane

(A.K.A Selwin)

This man probably would have played if not for a bad knee injury. If there's one guy you don't want to be on at training its Selwin. Another man to fall in love recently. Played some super stuff last year and will be back in action for the senior championship if he's pre-season training round Gort is anything to go by.

Adrian Diviney

(A.K.A. Drinker)

A superb performer, never misses a session, wont let u down when called on, and not a bad hurler either. Had some superb performances with the Juniors. In love at the moment. Recently put on a bet that he would play Senior in 2003..Pat is always telling him he could be on it if he just trained and got out of dicey's. When drinking starts telling everyone that he loves them...we love you too drinker.

Water Boys

Eamon Skehill         John Junior Moylan
 

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