WATTY GRAHAMS GAC, GLEN On Saturday afternoon the reserves travelled to Desertmartin for the long awaited Championship semi final, with Bellaghy providing the opposition. Glen lined out without their influential captain Sean Higgins, who was nursing a broken fingernail. However this loss was somewhat counter balanced by the return to action of Sean Peter Gribbon who only recently has returned to Ireland after a World tour with Riverdance. Played in heavy underfoot conditions, Glen started brighter with a fine Niall McKenna point. However Bellaghy responded immediately with a pointed free kick. The remainder of the opening period was point for point with Conal McKee, Ciaran McKee and Gary Burke grabbing the Glen scores. Half time score Glen 0-05 Bellaghy 0-03. After the half time interval, Glen continued to play the better football and with Donal Leahy prominent at midfield, he provided good possession to the inside forwards. Further scores came from Mark O'Donnell, Niall McKenna and Ciaran McKee. Bellaghy however refused to wilt and continually responded with some fine points. With ten minutes remaining, Glen put together a great move, which culminated in Ronan Moohan firing to the Bellaghy net. Bellaghy rallied again, but the Glen defence stood firm and Glen fired over insurance points from Mark O'Donnell and Ciaran McKee. Final score Glen 1-13 Bellaghy 0-11. Best for Glen were Mickey Lagan, Donal Leahy, Ciaran McKee and Niall McKenna. Team and scorers were Gerard McKenna, James Glasgow, Joe Daly, Sean Peter Gribbon, Benji McGuckin, Mickey Lagan, Sean P McKee, Ciaran McKee (0-03), Stevie Convery, Conal McKee (0-00), Gary Burke (0-02), Ronan Moohan (1-00), Niall McKenna (0-05 and 5 wides), Donal Leahy and Mark O'Donnell (0-02). Subs used Conlan Bradley and Colm Sargeant. The lads now progress to the championship final were they will meet favourites Ballinderry. Date and venue not yet known, but will be posted on club website when available. Congratulations to underage footballers Tomas Convery and Gavin O'Connor who recently helped St Colm's, Draperstown win the Derry U14 Vocational Schools title. The Club Gear shop will be open every Wednesday night 7-8pm, in the run up to Christmas. There is a range of new stock available including tracksuit bottoms, hoodies, sweatshirts, rugby shirts, tee-shirts, waterproofs and a full range of camogie gear. The tickets for the annual Christmas draw are available. First prize is a Car. Tickets £10 each or 3 for £20, and are available from any committee member. The club dinner dance was held in the Bushtown Hotel on Saturday night. Thanks to everyone who supported the event and who helped make it such a memorable night for all. The 2008 AGM will take place on the 30th November at 5pm in the Social Club. Motion and nomination forms are available on the club website. One lucky winner of lotto, Maureen McKenna, Lisnamuck. Next week £500. The eagerly awaited pantomime is currently progressing very well. Jack and the Beanstock will be performed by our budding thespians on the Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and two shows on Sunday 4th January. Tickets will soon be available. Jimmy Buckley, one of Ireland's top County Music performers will be performing at Watty Grahams Social Club on Friday 5th December. Admission is by pay at the door. Keep up to date with the entire goings on at Watty Grahams, by visiting www.wattygrahamsgac.com. Tweet

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