Naomh Maolmhoig Caislean A
Mhuilinn
(St Malachy’s GAC Castlewellan)
Club Notes for week-ending November 10th
Scor Na Og: Castlewellan did very well at
the East Down Scor Na Og finals on Sunday
past with 3 acts qualifying for the County
Finals.Congratulations to Orla McCrickard
who came 1st in solo singing, to Kirsty McAleese
who came 1st in recitation and Orla mcCrickard,
Niall McCrickard and Eimear Walsh who came
1st in traditional music section. Good luck
in the County finals on Sunday 2nd Dec in
Saval at 3pm and could as many members as
possible come and support these young people.
They are a credit to our club.
U20’s: Castlewellan U20’s were
beat in extra time by Bryansford in the East
Down final on Sunday past in St Patrick’s
Park. Castlewellan didn’t play to their
full potential and Bryansford were the deserving
winners in this local derby final although
both sides were evenly matched for most of
the game. A penalty awarded to Bryansford
half way through the first half allowed the
ford to take the lead temporarily until a
great Liam McKibben goal put the town back
in the lead consolidated with a further town
goal when Castlewellan were awarded a penalty
easily converted by Kevin Duffin and at half
time Castlewellan were leading by 2 points
on a score line of 2.05 to 1.06. Much of the
second half both sides exchanged points although
towards the final whistle Bryansford were
beginning to dominate mostly due to the work
rate of the fords Conor Maginn. However the
town lads held out and at the final whistle
both sides were level , Castlewellan 1.12
to Bryansford’s 2.09. Two early frees
awarded to Bryansford in the first half give
them a two point advantage and while the town
lads tried to recover their best efforts went
wide of the post and their failure to take
any scores in extra time cost them the final
with the ford going on to win by three points.
Final score Bryansford 1.15, Castlewellan
2.09. Castlewellan scorers Kevin Duffin (1.0),
Barry Travers (0.2), Luke Toner (0.1), Liam
McKibben (1.03), Cahal Crilly (0.02), Colm
Flanagan (0.01).
Training: Gaelic training in High School Mondays
7.00pm to 8.00pm PS children. Camogie Training
in Finn Hall Thursdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm, bus
from social club.
Social Club: You’ve seen the X-Factor
now check out the F (fab) Factor. Renowned
for having such a diverse and ranging base
of talent amongst its members the club have
decided to put it to the public test. Based
upon the hit TV series X Factor, club talent
from all adult teams, management, bar staff,
the bowlers, and the much maligned committee
will put their talents before the mercy of
the public vote. Our F -Factor will have its
very own Simon, Louis and Sharon who's cryptic
comments are sure to cause controversy. There
will be two semi-finals on the 17th November
and 1st December with the final set for 22nd
of December all in St Malachys clubrooms.
The cost of admission which includes your
voting card is £2.00. Come along and
support your act.
Over 55’s: The Club's annual Cross-Community
Christmas dinner for the over 55s will be
held in the GAA Clubrooms on Tuesday 13th
December commencing at 7.30pm. Any person
wishing to attend should add their names to
the lists available in Castlewellan Post Office,
the Co-Op, Spar Fresh Food Centre, Walkers
Newsagents or in St Malachy's Social Club.
Transport will be provided upon request.
Weekly Club Development Lotto – Jackpot
now £4,900. Lotto tickets available
from local shops and social club. Please support
development of GAA facilities in the town
.
Bingo as usual every Friday at 8.30pm –
visitors welcome
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log on to our website www.castlewellangac.com
