Senior Championship We were drawn against our group opponents Longford Slashers for the quarter final of the senior championship. Check the fixture listings on the paper for details of time, date and venue. Best of luck to the team and management Junior Championship Our Junior team were comprehensively beaten by a very good Longford Slashers team on Wednesday evening last in Monaduff on a score line of 2-4 to 1-25. We now await the result of Granard and Longford Slashers to see if we progress any further in the competition. The team and scorers were as follows: Michael Courtney, James O’Neill, Gabriel Higgins, Declan Donnelly, Ciarán Cooney, Micheál Kane, Mike Kiernan, David Collum, Jonathan Connell, Tom McGee (0-1), Kevin Whitney, David Cassidy (1-2, 2f), Brian O’Connor, Mark Breslin (0-1), James McCann (1-0) Subs used: Emmet Collum, Paul Donnelly, Mark Prunty, Robin O’Neill and Brendan Kane Thank you to Joseph Gill for providing a live stream of the match on out Twitter page.   Division 4 Our Reserve League team held out for a good win over Granard on Sunday afternoon last in Monaduff. We played most of the match with 14 men after Declan Donnelly got the line and battled to come out on top 0-15 to 0-12 after losing Gearóíd Nertney to a black card in the last 5 minutes. The team and scorers were as follows: Aiden Gray, Declan Donnelly, Gabriel Higgins, Nigel Kiernan, Ciarán Cooney, Stephen Cosgrave, Tom McGee (0-1), Anthony Kane (0-4, 1f), Mark Duffy, Gearóid Nertney (0-1), David Cassidy (0-1), Kevin Whitney, Brian O’Connor, Podge Gill (0-3, 1m, 1f), Emmet Collum (0-3) Subs used: Cian Brady, Mark Prunty, Petie Collum (0-2, 1f) and Mike Kiernan Sympathy The club extends sympathy to the families and friends of Martin Devlin who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. Slán We say goodbye and thank you to Fr. Joe McGrath who moves on to a new parish this week. Fr. Joe served our community so well over the last number of years and we wish him all the best in Westmeath. Go raibh maith agat  

Senior Championship

We qualified for the quarter finals of the senior championship on Saturday last as a result of Longford Slashers’ win over Carrickedmond. We now await the draw next weekend to see who our opponents will be. This is our first senior quarter final since 2012 so well done to all.

Junior Championship

Well done to our junior team on their excellent draw against Granard last week. The full time score was 1-11 apiece. The team and scorers were as follows:

Michael Courtney, James O’Neill, Gabriel Higgins, Declan Donnelly, Tom McGee (0-1), Micheál Kane, Mike Kiernan, David Collum, Kevin Whitney, David Cassidy (0-6, 3f), Mark Breslin (1-0), Johnny Connell (0-3, 2f), James McCann, Paul Donnelly (0-1), Brian O’Connor

Subs used:

Gearóid Nertney and Robin O’Neill

Best of luck to Darren Smith, Graham Lee and the squad in the next round of the championship tonight, Wednesday August 26^th at 7pm in Monaduff against Longford Slashers. Well done to David Collum on being selected as the junior team captain for the year. Belated well done also to Paddy Collum who was selected as senior team captain and Pauric Gill as vice-captain.

Sympathy

The club extends sympathy to the families and friends of Eva Dooner (Rooskey, sister of Phil Hagan, Kilnashee), Des Cole (UK, late of Gaigue), John Campbell (UK, late of Clonaugh) and Patrick Reilly (Abbeylara, brother of Mary Mimnagh, Drumlish). Everyone at the club was saddened to learn of the passing of Eileen Cooney last week. We extend our deepest sympathy to Minor Club President Johnny and sons Ciarán, Seán and Diarmuid, who all have contributed so much to this club on and off the field, and to the wider Cooney and Brady families and large circle of friends. It was also with great regret that we heard of the passing of two former players recently; Frank McVeigh, Fardromin and Charlie Shivnen, Mohill (who played whilst stationed as a Garda in Drumlish in the late 60s/early 70s). We extend our deepest condolences to their respective families and friends. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu go léir.

 

Senior Championship

Pride of place goes to our senior team and management who pulled off a terrific 1-12 to 0-12 victory in the championship over Carrickedmond on Friday evening last. We now await the result of the Longford Slashers and Carrickedmond match this weekend to see if we progress to the quarter finals. Ryan Crowe palmed the crucial goal to net with about ten minutes remaining after receiving an excellent pass across from Conor Keenan. We wish John Paul Farley a speedy recovery after his nasty ankle injury in the first half. The team and scorers were as follows:

Aiden Gray, John Paul Farley, Cian Brady, Mark Hughes, Emmet Noonan (0-1), Liam Lynch, Mark Duffy, Paddy Collum (0-3, 1f), Seán Whelan, Cian Cassidy (0-2), Ryan Crowe (1-1), Anthony Kane (0-2), Martin Cassidy (0-4, 2f), Eoin Keane, Conor Keenan.

Subs used:

Darren Farley and Derek McCormack

Junior Championship

Best of luck to Darren Smith, Graham Lee and the Junior team in the first round of the championship tonight, Wednesday August 19^th at 7.15pm in Higginstown against St. Mary’s, Granard.

Senior Championship

We suffered a bad defeat on Saturday last to Longford Slashers in the first round of the championship on a scoreline of 2-16 to 0-8. It was always going to be difficult against last year’s county finalists but our cause was not helped with injuries to Dean Cosgrave, Pauric Gill and Darren Farley the week before the match. We wish the lads a speedy recovery along with Derek McCormack and Nigel Kiernan who had to retire injured during the game. The team and scorers were as follows:

Aiden Gray, John Paul Farley, Emmet Noonan, Derek McCormack, Mark Hughes, Eoin Keane (0-1), Nigel Kiernan, Liam Lynch, Paddy Collum (0-1, ’45) Cian Cassidy (0-2), Seán Whelan, Anthony Kane (0-2), Martin Cassidy (0-2, 2f), Podge Gill, Conor Keenan.

Subs used:

Mark Duffy, Cian Brady, James Noonan, Ryan Crowe, Stephen Cosgrave

The next fixture is this Friday, August 14^th at 8pm against Carrickedmond in McGann Park, Kenagh in the second round of the Senior Championship. There will be a limited number of tickets available so please keep an eye on social media regarding their distribution

Congratulations

Congratulations to long serving clubman Ciarán Cooney and his bride Caoimhe who got married at the weekend. Everyone at the club wishes the happy couple a lifetime of health and happiness.

Club Membership

Thank you to everyone who has paid their membership to date, there has been a great response the last few weeks. If anyone else wishes to become a member, please contact Registrar, Bridie Reilly. This is necessary for anyone wishing to play Junior or Senior with the club this year. Please note that club members will be given priority for tickets for matches this year. The cost is €30 for adult members and €15 for students.

Lotto 

The lotto draw was held in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, March 9th. The Jackpot was €3,000. Results are available on the club website and will be published in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. On lotto duty this weekend are Ken Leonard and Paul Dowler. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

Longford

Best of luck to Paddy Collum, manager Padraic Davis and the rest of the Longford team and management when they face Derry this weekend.

Club Membership

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €30 for adults and €15 for students. Membership is required for all playing members and for use of the gym. Membership entitles you to attend monthly club meetings and if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM and entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets. To pay please contact Registrar, Bridie Reilly

St. Patrick’s Day

Everyone at the club would like to wish all our members, players, coaches and supporters at home and abroad a very happy St. Patrick’s Day. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh.