Weekly programme of activities:

Tuesday 27^th: 6pm U10 & U12 Camogie at Dunavil. U14 Camogie Championship v Dromara or Darragh. 7pm Junior Camogie at Dunavil. U14 football at 7pm in the town. Reserve Football at 8pm in the town. 8pm U16 Football An Riocht v Rostrevor.

Wednesday 28^th: 7:30pm U18 Football An Riocht v Castlewellan. 6:30pm U12 Football in the town. Junior Camogie Championship Bryansford v An Riocht. 8pm Senior Football in the town.

Thursday 29^th June: 5:30pm U14 Camogie at Dunavil. 6:30pm U8 & U10 Football at Dunavil. 7:30pm U16 Football in the town. 8pm U14 Football Atticall v An Riocht. Safe Driving Project.

Friday 30^th: Senior Football Carryduff v An Riocht. Barn Dance at Dunavil with Rimini.

Saturday 1^st July: U12 Football 9-a-side for Brian O’Hare Cup & Shield. U12 Camogie Championship.

Sunday 2^nd: Seconds Football An Riocht v Bryansford. Thirds Football Atticall v An Riocht. Bingo at Dunavil. Free Bus.

Monday 3^rd: 6pm U16 Camogie at Dunavil. 8pm Senior Football at Dunavil.. 8pm Minor Football in the town. U10 Football An Riocht v Glasdrumman.

Tuesday 4^th: 6pm U10 & U12 Camogie at Dunavil. 7pm Junior Camogie at Dunavil. 7pm U14 Football in the town. Reserve Football 8pm in the town. U16 Camogie Warrenpoint v An Riocht. U14 Camogie Championship.

Wednesday 5^th: 6:30pm U12 Football in the town. 8pm Senior Football at Dunavil. 7:30pm U18 Football Bryansford v An Riocht. U18 Camogie Portaferry v An Riocht. Junior Camogie An Riocht v Kilcoo.

Thursday 6^th: 5:30pm U14 Camogie at Dunavil. 6:30pm U8 & U10 Football at Dunavil. Senior Football An Riocht v Glenn. 8pm U16 Football in the town.

Saturday 8^th: U10 Football 11-a-side for Jim Mulholland Cup & Shield.

 

Football

Senior Football v Ballymartin

The Seniors won handily enough on a 3:14 to 0:9 score against Ballymartin at Dunavil. First half goals from John Clarke and Kieran Mc Veigh and a third after the break from Martin Clarke set us up for the win. The visitors had a few good moments of their own but found Brendan Mc Veigh unbeatable both from play and from the penalty spot.

Seconds Football v Burren

The Seconds footballers scored an unexpected but thoroughly deserved win over Burren in Burren on Sunday. The victory was built upon a brilliant defence which played as a unit marking tight, covering for one another, forcing errors through tackling and collecting the bulk of the loose ball. While at midfield Neill Doran and Fergal Doyle won more than their fair share of possession. Up front Kevin Flanagan and Conor Sloan worked tirelessly out of possession and held onto the ball when it came their way. Sean Clarke until injured provided the flair.

Scores were at a premium in the first half and at the interval the teams were tied at two points each. Five minutes into the restart substitute dangerous Dave Morgan came in on the end of a flowing move, rounded his man, and under pressure shot to the roof of the net for the only goal of the game. Though Burren replied with two PJ Mc Alinden scores, Daves goal seemed to galvanise our boys and playing a more direct game we shot five successive points to go six clear. Burren threw in some seniors to try and wrest back control and though they did finish strongly, our defence was magnificent in limiting them to a Sean O’Hare fifty and a Kevin Mc Givern free as we held out for a 1:7 to 0:6 win. Team G Finnegan M Rodgers G Small D Sherry A O’Hanlon P Sherry M Trainor N Doran 0:1 F Doyle 0:2 S Clarke K Flanagan 0:1 J Cunningham 0:1 C Sloan M Harper 0:1 R Cunningham. Subs D Morgan 1:0 R Doran 0:1.

Thirds Football v Clonduff

This was postponed to Monday night due to Cemetery service.

U18 Football v Drumgath  

This was put off until Monday due to a school function.

U16 Football v Warrenpoint

The U16 lost by nine points at Milltown playing fields and now the best we can hope for in the league is a runners up spot. At half time we trailed 3:8 to 1:5 and though we matched the home side after the break we could not make any inroads into their lead. Team A Rogers C Clarke S Corr D Bowater P Gartland M Clarke S Sloan M Spiers 0:2 S White R Cunningham 0:1 D Doyle 0:1 B Allen C Cole 1:0 D Flanagan 1:3 W Bowater 1:2. Subs M Keenan, M White, E Burns.

U14 Football v Mayobridge

Despite a great start during which we led by 1:3 to 0:1 we fell away badly in the quarter hour before the break and Mayobridge ran in a lot of goals. A better second half saw us make a match of it but the Bridge held on for the win. James Reilly scored 2:4.

U14 Football ‘Paul Farrell Cup’

Fifteen teams took part and after a mornings football the quarter –final draw was in the Shield Bosco 6:4 Clonduff  ‘B’ 1:6, St. Johns 9:5 An Riocht ‘B’ 0:5, An Riocht ‘A’ 0:4 Ballymartin 2:4, Longstone a bye; and in the Cup Kilcoo 5:6 Downpatrick 0:4, Glenn 6:3 Clonduff ‘A’ 1:3, Shamrocks 4:4 Castlewellan 0:2, Saval 2:3 Rostrevor 1:4. The Shield semi-final results were St. Johns 3:2 Ballymartin 3:0, Bosco 4:1 Longstone 1:4; and in the Cup Kilcoo 2:6 Glenn 1:0, Shamrocks 1:1 Saval 2:3.

The Finals produced clear cut wins for Bosco over St. Johns in the Shield and for Kilcoo over Saval in the Cup. Liam Farrell presented awards to all four finalists from the podium in the new stand. Thanks to all who took part, who helped with the teas, the shop, the matches, and the organisation. Its all to do again next Saturday at U12 level, the Brian O’Hare Cup.

U12 Football v Saval

In the Go Games Saval were visitors to Dunavil on Sunday morning.

U12 Football in Ballyholland

At the tournament in Ballyholland our team did really well reaching the final where we lost to Saval whom we had already beaten in the group stages.

U10 Football v Atticall

Played on Monday a report will be carried next week.

 

Summer Football Tournaments

An Riocht invites teams to take part in an U10 football tournament for the Jim Mulholland Cup & Shield on 8^th July. Entries on a first reply basis. Each team is guaranteed four games. The days football gets underway at 10:30am. Entry fee is £25. All players will receive a medal for participating. Players must be underage on 1^st January 2006. Tea & sandwiches will be provided for team mentors, minerals & crisps for players. If interested please let us know as soon as possible by phone 02841763681 or email us at kingdom@anriocht.com or anriocht@down.gaa.ie . Places are filling up quickly.

 

Mourne U10 League fixtures remaining games are on Monday 10^th July away to Longstone & Monday 17^th July home to Ballymartin.

 

Camogie

The Camogie season has reached the point were it is difficult to get any games played. Not a single ball was pucked during the past week!

U12 Camogie League Semi-Final v Ballyholland

Four weeks after qualification we are still awaiting this fixture.

U12 Camogie Championship v Longstone or Kilclief

Saturdays second round fixture did not take place.

U14 Camogie League v Ballycran

This was delayed due to Ballycrans involvement in Feile and should be played this week.

U14 Camogie Championship v Darragh Cross or Dromara.

Again it appears we are waiting on a result from an earlier round to get this one played.

U16 Camogie League v Atticall

Off due to a school function the next night!

U18 Camogie League v Ballycran

Off due to the same school function.

Junior Camogie League v Liatroim

Liatroim have reportedly withdrawn from the league.

 

Camogie Details

Young Referees Course for aged 14 to 17 years in Clonduff at 10:30am on Saturday 8^th July. Names needed now. U12/U10 practice is on Tuesdays from 6pm. U14 practice takes place at Dunavil on Thursday from 5:30pm. U16 practice is on Mondays at Dunavil from 6pm. Juniors are on Tuesdays at 7pm. All membership should be paid by now. Sticks and helmets are available from the Club at reduced prices only until the stock is gone. Everyone playing Camogie needs to have their own helmet and stick. You cannot take part in practice or games without both a stick and a helmet. Only sticks broken at Club practice or Club game will be replaced.

 

Summer Camogie Tournaments

An Riocht have received permission to run an U16 seven-a-side Camogie tournament for the Sharon Morgan Cup and invite entries from teams who wish to take part. It will take place on Saturday 5^th August. If your team may be interested then contact An Riocht by email at kingdom@anriocht.com or anriocht@down.gaa.ie or phone An Riocht Club on 028 417 63681.

 

Summer Coaching Camps

There will be a VHI GAA Cul Camp at An Riocht from 10am to 2:30pm on Monday 17^th to Friday 21^st July at a cost of £35 per child aged 7 to 13 years. Camogie, football and hurling will be coached and each participant will receive a full set of playing gear (jersey, shorts & socks) and a knapsack. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis. Application forms are available at the Club and should be returned to the Down GAA Board as soon as possible. There are only a few places remaining.

Then from 21^st to 25^th August from 10am to 4pm NMDC will hold football and camogie/hurling coaching at Dunavil. Details later.

 

Safe Driving

The group meets on Thursdays at 7pm. There will be discussion with the various services involved including Fire Brigade, Trauma Unit, Ambulance Service, Driving Instructors, Road Safety. There will be sessions on completing Provisional and Theory application forms, car maintenance, safety awareness and mock tests, plus free driving lessons.

 

Social Events

Thanks to all who supported or worked at the Summer Disco in the Archways with Francie C on Saturday past.

On Friday of this week there is a ‘Start the Holidays’ Barn Dance at Dunavil, dancing to Rimini in conjunction with ‘friends of Grange PS’.

 

Summer Scheme

The Kingdom Youth Club summer scheme flyer will be available during the week. Highlights this year include a mini world cup competition, a treasure hunt, team challenge, karaoke, battle of the bands, nail art, SELB Roadshow, beach games and barbecue, mural painting, a visit to the bats at Kilbroney Park, pitch ‘n’ putt, trip to W5s interactive ‘love sport’ exhibition, a visit to Seaforde butterfly and lizard house, snooker and pool competitions, safe driving project, trips to the cinema, trip to Lagan Valley waterplex, lots of gaelic games, and Cul Camp coaching. And that’s only July!