Congratulations to our 3rds footballers
who have reached the Reserve Championship
Final for the second year in a row after
a one point victory over Drumaness. The
scoreline on 0-12 to 1-08 doesn't tell the
full story as in truth the margin of victory
should have been greater but several goal
oportunities were not taken though thankfully
at the final whistle we were still on the
right side of the result. Let's hope that
this year they go one better than last year
and bring the cup back to Castlewellan.
The date and venue for the final is yet
to be announced.
Our annual sevens took place on Saturday
and were a huge success. 16 teams from 3
provinces took part in what was a very enjoyable
days football. A number of county stars
were on show and the fact that Paddy Bradley
came straight from his trial for the compromise
rules team to play for Glenullin in the
knock-out stages of the competition shows
the esteem in which the tournament is held.
In the end St Gall's from Antrim retained
their crown after beating Tourlestrane from
Sligo in the final with Kevin McGourty picking
up the Player of the Tournament award. It
was great to see a number of new teams compete
this year including Tourlestrane and let's
hope that next year's tournament attracts
a record number of entries for the 30th
anniversary of the event. Thanks to Embroidit
and O'Neill's for thier sponsorship and
to all members who played their part in
making the day such a great success and
compliments to the people who prepared the
food as it was spoken very highly of by
all teams. The burgers weren't bad either!!!
Our 2nds footballers lost narrowly to Clonduff
on Sunday evening.
With 6 games still to go in the league our
senior men have a very real chance of making
the top 4 and hopefully winning our first
league title since 1979 so all support at
matches would be very much appreciated.
Underage coaching as usual on Saturday morning.
Bingo as usual on Friday night.
The Club lottery jackpot now stands at £7150-
well worth a quid!
For all revised fixtures please see club
window.
Any club members who have information/reports/announcements
they wish to be included in the club notes
are asked to contact the club PRO- see website
for details. Especially welcome would be
information on ladies football and hurling.
