Minor Girls

Our minor girls remain on course to retain their Ulster title following an eleven point win over Monaghan champions Donaghmoyne on Sunday afternoon, 7 - 4 to 3 - 5. Played in atrocious weather conditions with a howling wind and driving snow great credit must go to both teams for serving up a great game of football.

It was a nervous opening from both sets of players before a Moya Feehan point put the Shanes in front but Donaghmoyne equalised soon after. The home side regained the lead shortly after when Louise Kenny got the Shanes first goal of the contest following a fine flowing move but their three point advantage was short-lived as Donaghmoyne replied immediately with a goal of their own. An Aimee Mackin point put the Shanes back in front before another a great score from Moya Feehan stretched their lead to two but Donaghmoyne hit the front minutes later with their second goal of the contest. However the Shanes responded in great fashion with Aimee Mackin firing to the Donaghmoyne net to put the Camlough side back in front by two but another point for the away side reduced the deficit to just one with half-time fast approaching. With almost the last attack of the half Donaghmoyne found the Shanes net again and they went into the interval two to the good, 3 - 2 to 2 - 3.

The Shanes made the better start to the second-half and an early point from Aimee Mackin left just the minimum between the sides but again Donaghmoyne replied almost immediately with their third point of the game to put them a little bit further ahead. It is rarely the Shanes girls find themselves in such a tough game but they really dug at this stage and two quick fire goals from Aimee Mackin and the impressive Jessica Watters saw them move into a four point lead, the biggest gap between the sides throughout the contest. The next five minutes proved to be the turning point in the game with Donaghmoyne registering another point to get back within three and they had a great chance to level things soon after from the penalty spot but Moya Feehan assumed the goalkeeping responsibilities and made a terrific save. From the resulting '45 the Shanes girls powered forward and the ball found its way to second-half substitute Sorcha McDonnell who clinically despatched it to the roof of the Donaghmoyne net and the Shanes led by six again. However, Donaghmoyne weren't finished just yet and they got the next point to keep themselves right in contention but the Shanes defence were magnificent at this stage of the contest, fighting tooth and nail for every ball and they managed to keep their opponents scoreless for the remainder of the game whilst scoring a further two goals themselves, both from Aimee Mackin, to claim a hard fought but ultimately well deserved win, 7 - 4 to 3 - 5.

On behalf of the club I would like to congratulate all the girls and their management team on a tremendous result and wish them all the very best for next Sunday. The club would also like to thank all those who prepared sandwiches etc for both teams and their supporters after the game.

The final is scheduled to take place next Sunday against Cavan champions Eastern Gaels with the venue likely to be in Monaghan somewhere but this is still to be confirmed. More information on next weeks final will appear on the Shanes Facebook page throughout the week so be sure to keep an eye on it.

U14 and U12 Boys Presentation

Our U14 and U12 boys had the annual presentation in the club last Thursday night. Both these age groups were amalgamated with Belleek this year and played as Naomh Lorcan O'Neills. On Thursday night all the lads were thanked for all the hard work and commitment throughout the year and are looking forward to next year already. There were two individual awards handed out on the night with Ciarán Mackin being named as U14 Player of the Year with Dara O'Callaghan picking up the U14 Most Committed Player of the Year and they both received their awards from our senior captain Micheál Brady.

 

U14 and U12 Girls Presentation

Our U14 & U12 2014 girls' presentation night will take place in the club this Thursday, 11th December at 7pm. In 2014 the U14s were runners up in the Division 1 Championship whilst the U12 girls had a good season in Division 1. All girls and parents are welcome.

Gaelic for Girls

On Saturday last the club had another very enjoyable session of GAELIC4GIRLS, and along with the girls playing on the pitch, there was "Healthy Lifestyle Workshop for Parents" in the clubhouse run by the Southern Health Trust and a big thank-you to them. The last session before Christmas of the GAELIC4GIRLS programme will take place this Wednesday 10th December in Bessbrook Community Centre.

 

Congratulations

Congratulations to U14 player Orlagh McKenna who was part of the Whitecross Ceili dancing team that won their 5th consecutive Ard Mhaca Scór.

Best Wishes

Best wishes to our club member Noel McTaggart who is currently spending a spell in hospital.

 

Lotto

Last weeks winning lotto numbers were 8, 22, 25 & 28. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x match three winner. The jackpot now stands at £1700.

Condolences

Everyone at the club would to offer their sympathy to the family of Angela McLearnon who died yesterday. Mrs McLearnon was the mother of our club member Angela Jones and grandmother of our underage members Eoghan, Aoibheann and Ciara Jones. May she rest in peace.

 

Can you please arrange to include the attached pictures with our club notes:

 

Ciarán Mackin receives his U14 Player of the Year award from Brendy Osborne and Micheál Brady.

 

Dara O'Callaghan receives his U14 Most Committed Player of the Year award from Brendy Osborne and Micheál Brady.

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