By Thomas O Hare

Mayobridge 1.7 Dromore 1.9
The curtain came down on the senior teams exploits on a cold day in Newry on Sunday afternoon. This was a game that we expected to win and when Conor Garvey put us three points ahead with his goal at the start of the second half, many observers felt we had it in the bag. But the Tyrone men were resilient and fought back and win the game by two points, the Bridges only remaining score coming from a Michael Walsh free.
The first half saw the Bridge play against the Bridge and were the better team in the half. Some great support play from everyone and some great scores by Mickey Walsh, Benny Coulter, Adrian Barry and the Sexton brothers saw the sky blues go in level at the break. They were winning 6-4 going into injury time but Dromore got two great scores to give themselves a massive boost going for the half time break.
The bridge started brilliantly with the Garvey goal but we seemed to take the foot of the gas. Some superb scores from Sean O’Neill brought them back to life before a Conor O’Neill goal eight minutes from time was the sucker punch.
The Bridge tried gallantly to get the goal to steal the game but it never came except for a Walsh free. Dromore now meet all-Ireland champions Crossmaglen in Clones this Sunday.
Although it was disappointing on Sunday, we have to be extremely proud of our players. Who can forget the excitement throughout the year, from Ronan Sexton’s goal in Burren, To Benny’s introduction and great goal in Pairc Esler and big Johns last gasp winner in Omagh. The lads give everyone in the village a great sense of achievement and winning county titles make you feel extremely proud to be from here.
To win four club championships in a row is a fabulous achievement; hopefully the lads can enjoy their break over the winter and come back next year and hopefully emulate the Burren team of the 80’s by winning 5 in a row. Thanks to Mickey, Paul, Francie and all the boys for their great work this year.

X Factor 2008- the ball in rolling for next years big show. It promises to be, bigger and better than last year. Anyone wishing to take part in the show contact Thomas O’Hare, Benny Coulter and Sonia Gallagher

Sympathy- Mayobridge Gac wishes to express its sincere sympathy to Pat Loye and the Loye family on the death of his father Peter. May he rest him rest.