U21s - Intermediate County Champions

Another mighty performance from our U21s on Sunday afternoon saw them lift the Intermediate County Championship title with a narrow one point win over Clann Eireann, 2 - 9 to 0 - 14.

The Shanes made a dream start to the game with team captain Greg McCabe netting in the opening minutes. However, Clann Eireann completely dominated the next twenty minutes of the game, firing over eight points on the trot to lead by five but the Shanes didn't panic and two long range frees from Connaire Mackin cut the deficit to three. It was the Shanes turn to dominate now and further points from the McCabe brothers, Mark and Greg, had the Shanes back to within one and they could easily have gone ahead minutes later but the Clann Eireann keeper made a tremendous stop to deny Mark McCabe. The sides swapped points in the minutes leading up to half-time with Connaire Mackin on target again with another free and the sides went into the break with Clann Eireann leading by one, 0 - 9 to 1 - 5.

Both sides missed chances early in the second-half before Greg McCabe rose highest on the edge of the square to fist the ball to the Clann Eireann net for his and his side's second goal of the game and Shanes now led by two. However, just like the first-half, Clann Eireann hit a bit of a purple patch and they notched up the next three points to edge ahead again by one only for James Robinson to tie the game again with a well taken point. The game was flowing from end to end now and a Ryan Byrne point put the Shanes back in front only for Clann Eireann to level almost immediately. A fantastic long range effort from Connaire Mackin from right out on the side-line crept over the bar and the Shanes led by one again but in keeping with the level of play from both sets of players Clann Eireann replied once more and the teams were level again as the game entered its last minutes. It was going to take something special to separate the two teams and so it proved when Oisín Murphy jinked his way past a couple of Clann Eireann defenders before slotting the ball just inside the right hand post and putting the Shanes back in front again. Clann Eireann did manage to mount one more attack but the Shanes defence, not for the first time, stood firm and turned the ball over allowing the referee blow the final whistle and see the Shanes crowned Intermediate champions on a score-line of 2 - 9 to 0 - 14.

The victory was nothing more than these set of players and their management team deserved. They have worked tirelessly over the past number of weeks to ensure that they gave themselves the best chance to pick-up the silverware and it paid off on Sunday. On behalf of everyone at the club I would to congratulate all the players and their managers, Mick Mackin and David Muckian, on a tremendous achievement and a brilliant end to the year.

#AllBehindMarty

The club is hosting a fundraising night for our long time member Marty McCone on Saturday 5th December. Marty has begun his battle against a life threatening illness and we in the club are determined to do all we can to help Marty and his family. Marty has so often over the years volunteered his time and services not only to Shane O'Neill's but to so many other strands in our community. Marty is also widely known in local music circles and on the 5th December we plan to have a night of music in the club, including Marty's own band Village Folk, the brilliant Tickle the Pig and several other local musicians all playing. Everyone is invited to come along to enjoy what should a great night of music and song but more importantly to raise funds for Marty and his family. A meeting will be held in the club on Monday night, 23rd November at 8.00pm to discuss arrangements for the night and everyone is welcome to come along.

Meabh O'Neill's Camogie Club

The camogie club are hosting an underage disco and movie night next Friday 27th November in the Naiscoil Building from 7.00pm - 9.00pm and all girls and boys are welcome to attend.

Congratulations

Congratulations to our ladies footballer Blaithin Mackin who recently picked up an Ulster Schools All-Star.

AGM

This year's club AGM will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday 6th December at 3.00pm. We are encouraging as many as people as possible to attend the AGM and to get more involved with the club - make your voice heard , don't leave to the same few individuals all the time.

Lotto

Last week's winning lotto numbers were 13, 17, 24 & 27. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x lucky dip winner. The jackpot now stands at £1900.

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