Wolfe Tones & St Enda's GAC Derrymacash notes
April 14, 2014
The Wolfe Tones and St Enda's redeveloped pitches.
Peil/Football Wolfe Tones 2-9 Derrynoose 2-7
Well done to the senior footballers who got their season up and running with a two point victory over Doire Núis. James Doyle opened the scoring but the visitors responded with two points before Jason Greene and Ryan McQuillan palmed to the net to put the Tones 2-1 to 0-2 up. Declan Lavery's free was added another for the Tones, but the last five minutes of the half saw the visitors pull back two points and a goal with the last kick of the half to leave the half time score Tones 2-2 Derrynoose 1-4. The first ten minutes of the second half was a dull affair and it was 13 minutes before Ryan McQuillan got a score, but a free floated in by the Derrynoose corner forward deceived all to finish in the net and put the league newcomers a point up. Points from Declan Lavery, Finnian Moriarty with two, Ryan McQuillan and Emmet Haughian restored the Tones confidence. Two late converted frees from Derrynoose left the Tones support feeling nervous but a point from David Heaney confirmed the two points as Derrynoose could only manage a consolation score. Well done to Kevin Toman who had a great game at half balk. The boys have plenty to work on for their next outing away to St Peters on Sunday 27th but will be glad to get the campaign up and running with the two points. The minor footballers lost out to St Peter's last week on a scoreline of 4-10 to 3-9. They are back in action on Monday 14 April with a home game against Maghery at 6.45pm, followed by another home tie against Mullaghbane on 21 April. The Under 16s claimed a very good win against St Peter's on Thursday night, winning by 3-14 to 1-9. They host Clann Éireann on Thursday evening 17 April at 6.45pm. Maith sibh to Doire Emmets, who also had a good win against Clann Éireann during the week. They visit Naomh Eoin on Tuesday 15 April, followed by a home game against the Grange on 22 April. The Reserves get their campaign underway on Wednesday night 16 April with an away game to Clan na Gael and they will be home to Éire Óg on Wednesday 23 April.
Gaelic 4 Mothers training continues on Friday evenings at the club between 7pm and 8pm. New members are always welcome. Tá fáilte roimh chách.
Camógaíocht/Camogie Well done to the senior camogie girls who took part in the Mud Madness Challenge on Sunday to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Maith sibh a chailíní.
Crannchur/Lotto This week's lotto numbers (07.04.14) were 4, 17, 25 and 28. There was no jackpot winner and match three winners were A McCarron, Maurice Kelly, K McBride, Leanne Martin, Pat Doyle, K Duffy and T Moriarty. Sellers prize went to D Magee and this week's jackpot is £4050.
Rince/Dancing Congratulations to all the dancers from Kirsty's School of Dance that took part in the Ulster Dance competition in Béal Feirste on Saturday. Maith sibh uilig. Well done. Irish dancing classes continue at the club at 2pm on Saturday afternoons and 6pm on Monday evenings. New members are always welcome to Scoil Rince O'Dowd.
Ceolchoirm/Concert We have just a couple of tickets left for the Derek Ryan concert in the Athletic Grounds on Saturday 31 May. Also on stage on the night will be Big Pat and it is sure to be a great night's entertainment. If you would like to purchase a ticket for just £20, you should contact any committee member or contact us on Facebook. If any of your friends are interested in going, please encourage them to buy their tickets from the club.
Oscailt Oifigiúil/Official Opening The official opening of the new playing facilities will take place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. On Friday evening, the senior football game against Clonmore will be followed by a Championship Discussion at 9pm with host Jimmy Smyth. The Armagh senior footballers will play National League finalists Derry to officially open the redeveloped Páirc na Ropairí on Saturday 3 May at 6pm. Our underage camogie and football teams will take part in special exhibition games at half time in the Armagh and Derry game. The match will be followed by entertainment in the bar with traditional music, followed by an acoustic set by Conor Armstrong. On Sunday, a special club mass at 11am will be followed by a parade for all of our football and camogie teams to the club, where the Michael Tighe Memorial Minor seven aside football tournament will take place. A special commemorative booklet will be produced for the opening weekend. If you would like to buy an advertisement in the booklet, a half page is available for £25 or a full page advert for £50 and you can contact [email protected].
Nótaí/Notes The club are selling Easter eggs presented in a special edition Wolfe Tone GAC mug for just £6 or £10 for two. If you would like to buy one, contact any member of the committee.
Go raibh míle maith agat to everyone who helped out at the club on Saturday to finish the concreting. There will be plenty of hands needed this weekend again to help with cleaning inside the clubhouse. The fields are looking in great shape and are a credit to all those who help out. Maith sibh.
Thank you to our biggest supporter in Australia Patsy Greene for the inspiring letter he sent to the senior footballers at the weekend. Go raibh míle maith agat a Phádraig.
Armagh GAA are organising a 5k Fun Run/Walk on Monday 5th May to raise funds for all county teams. If any individuals or families would like to attend this fun event and gather sponsorship for Armagh GAA, sponsorship forms can be acquired from Finnian Moriarty or Seán Ó Maoilsté. A percentage of all monies raised will go to the charities 'Childline', 'P.I.P.S' and 'Breast Cancer Care'. If interested in taking part or sponsoring Finnian or Seán, you can contact either of the two boys or leave a message on the club Facebook. Tacaigí le hArd Mhacha.
Comhbhrón/Condolences We would like to send our sympathies to the Clann Éireann club and particularly to the family and friends of Gary Murphy, who passed to his eternal reward at the weekend. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam uasal Gaelach. Tweet
