Thomas Davis GFC notes
April 15, 2014Senior Result: Keady 2-12 Thomas Davis GFC 4-2
Our Senior Team had a disappointing start to their game yesterday.
They turned things around in second half scoring 4 goals. Unfortunately it just wasn't enough on the day.
Senior training continues Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Please contact Gerry O'Reilly if you 07857093676
Under 8 Football / Peil Faoi 8
Our U8 boys and girls continue to train on Tuesday evenings @7pm at the club grounds. Please Contact Anthony Havern Tel. 07805853032. Weekly subs £2.00 per child.
Under 10 Football / Peil Faoi 10
Our U10 boys and girls continue to train on Tuesday evenings @7pm at the club grounds. Please Contact David O'Brien Tel. 07775176614. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 12 Football / Peil Faoi 12
Our under 12 boys continue to train every Thursday evening @6.30pm at the club grounds. Please Contact Ronan O'Reilly Tel. 07753447770. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 14 Football / Peil Faoi 14
Young Ireland v Thomas Davis GFC 2 - 7 V 3 - 6
This was the first league game of the season for our young charges and for many of our players this was their first time playing at this level. As such coaches never know what they will fully get from their starting team, but this young line up put a smile on the face of coaches and spectators alike through their grit, determination and commitment to the Thomas Davis shirt. In fact it was one of their youngest players who put the away side on the scoreboard, as the nippy Ronan Casey rattled the crossbar and then sent the ball over the bar in the first 5 mins. Newly appointed Under 14 Captain Brendan McLoughlin then fired over the second point for the away team, before the home side took a hold of the game, going ahead by 4 points before half forward Jonjoe Cranney reduced the Dorsey lead to 3 points at the half time whistle.
The second half began in a similar fashion as the Dorsey contingent broke the Thomas Davis back line to score a goal, leaving 6 points in it.
It was at this stage that Captain Brendan McLoughlin showed his class, as he broke through midfield time and again to score a point and a much needed goal. Minutes later he also played a neat ball into forward Karl Treanor, who burst the net again, before new full forward Jamie Gaskin showed great hand/eye coordination to palm a half chance into the opposition goal. After a scintillating 15 mins, the away side now found themselves 4 points in front and they expected an onslaught from the home side, which duly came for the last ten minutes of the game. It was here where the young players really showed their metal, as goalkeeper Dean Sheridan, Full back Matthew Dowdall and left back Niall Taggart (playing his first game for the club in 3 yrs) threw themselves in front of shot after shot to preserve the lead.
The away side in the end conceded two late points but celebrated the win with grace when the referee blew for full time for there are many games yet to come. But a great start to the year lads. Maith thu.
Line up was as follows:
Dean Sheridan, Niall Taggart, Matthew Dowdall, Sean Dowdall, Jarlath Jennings, Conor Lenagh, Brendan McLoughlin, Tiarnan Hanna, Jonjoe Cranney, Matthew Taggart, Karl Treanor, Ronan Casey, Glenn Murray, Bradley Murray, Ethan Casey, Jamie Gaskin, Junior Marron, Conor Cinnamond.
U14 boys continue to train every Thursday evening @6.30pm at the club grounds. Please Contact Adrian McCourt Tel. 07745669419. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 16 Football / Peil Faoi 16
Our U16 boys continue to train every Sunday morning @10.30am at the club grounds. New members welcome. Contact David Lenaghan Tel. 07707177360. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 18 Football / Peil Faoi 18
The minor team of amalgamated Thomas Davis and CarrickCruppen GAA clubs got the season off to a great start with a big win against close rivals and neighbours Shane O Niells on Monday Night (7th).
The team started slow at the beginning of the game, conceding a goal and two points before finding the momentum to start their climb. Points from Conor Brennan and Richard Keenan brought the team onto the score sheet. Declan Loye and Aaron Anderson also got their names down before lee Courtney smashed and right hand side goal to bring Doire Mor Gaels ahead for half time.
Throughout the second half, Doire Mor began to dominate in all areas with superb breaking ball wins from Conor Loye and good off the shoulder work from Brendan Mc Corry and Richard Keenan left the Shanes defence bewildered. Great Defensive work from Aaron Cinnamond, Stephen King and Sean Mc Parland held off the Shanes attacking chances before Doire Mor gained another scruffy but effective goal from a sideline kick which left the team 6 points ahead. The team continued to score another point from Aaron Anderson and substitute Jordan Mackey and a goal from Richard Keenan left the win in our hands.
The score finished up Doire Mor Gaels 3-13 : 1-9 Shane O Niells which has started the ball rolling for a hopefully successful season ahead.
Tonight's minor game between Clan Eireann and Doire More Gaels has been postponed as a mark of respect to the death of a Clan Eireann senior player, who passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family and friends.
Our minor boys continue to train every Sunday morning @10.30am at the club grounds. New members welcome. Contact Gerald O'Reilly Tel. 07857093676. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 14 Girls / Peil na mBan Faoi 14
Our under 14 girls continue to train every Monday & Wednesday evening @7pm at the club grounds. New members welcome. Contact Brendan McKinley Tel. 07718236346 or Tony Millar 07709353524. Weekly subs £2 per child
Under 16 Girls / Peil na mBan Faoi 16
Our under 16 girls continue to train every Monday & Wednesday evening @7pm at the club grounds. New members welcome. Contact Archie Kimmins Tel. 07704025212. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Club Lotto
Our lotto is our main source of funding and we require everyone to get involved. We have 8 teams ranging from U8 to Senior level. There are a handful of people who give their time at the weekends to sell lotto tickets and we are asking that a few more join us!! If you can't join us then why not take a book and sell to your work colleagues, your neighbour or your family? It doesn't have to be much….. Or if you can't give the time then why not just buy a ticket?
Tickets are £1, or if you wish a monthly or yearly subscription can be arranged. Remember if you're not in you can't win!!!!
Last weeks lotto numbers were winning lotto numbers 5 14 20 23
no jackpot winner
1 match 3 winner from Dunbrae.
Chairman and Secretary details below.
Cathaoirleach / Chairman:
Anthony Havern
07805 853032
[email protected]
Rúnaí / Secretary:
David O'Brien
028 30888879
[email protected]
Congratulations Declan
Congratulations to Declan who won Strictly Academy Style. Looks like you still have a few moves Chunk!!!
We would like to wish all our members a very Happy Easter. Tweet
