*Aughlisnafin seniors got back to winning ways last week picking up maximum points against St Michaels and Newry Mitchels respectively. The game last Monday evening at home to St Michaels was a closely contested affair and the Fin led by two points at the interval. A strong second half showing capped with goals from Oran Flanagan and Calum Croskery assured the victory. Final score Aughlisnafin 3-14 St Michaels 1-16. The match ball was sponsored by Sean Willoughby of Milligan Tyres. The second game was held last Friday evening at the Abbey in Newry. It was another tight game and Shane Mooney grabbed the winning point. Final score Newry Mitchels 0-10 Aughlisnafin 0-11. Match ball sponsor Ben Willoughby & family. Next game is at home to Kilclief this Friday evening.

 

*Ballylough Minors put up a brave fight, but fell short, against a well drilled Burren side in the All County league final in Kilcoo on Tuesday night. The lads have enjoyed a good league campaign and will now prepare for their opening Championship game at home to CPN next Tuesday 7th August at 7.30 pm.

 

*Our U16's were away to Saul on Sunday morning. Despite several absentees the Fin put in a decent first half but Saul led 1-6 to 1-4 by the short whistle. Saul outscored the Fin 1-4 to 0-4 in the second half to win the game. Final score Saul 2-10 Aughlisnafin 1-8. The final league game is at home to Saul next Sunday at 12.30 pm.

 

*Well done to our U16's footballer & Baile an Locha minor goalkeeper Morgan Croskery who was the starting goalkeeper in the Down U16 ETS footballers superb win over Kildare. This was preceeded by victories over Antrim and Dublin and saw them top their section. They now progress to the quarter finals of the Gerry Reilly competition.

 

*The U14's lost their first game of the season away to nearest challengers Bright. The last league game of the season is away to Drumaness next Monday.

 

*Our U12's finished the season with a reversal at home to Kilclief. In a low scoring game Kilclief led 2-3 to 1-3 at half time. The Fin battled gamely to hit back and level the game with only minutes remaining. But a last gasp goal saw the sea-siders clinch victory. Final score Aughlisnafin 2-6 Kilclief 3-6. It has been a good season with our team winning seven of their fourteen games to finish fourth in the league table.

 

*Our Year 6's travelled to Attical GAC on Saturday for the Black Heather Tournament but it was rained off and it has been re-scheduled for Saturday 18th August.

 

*Our Year 4's did their best in very wet conditions at the Go Games blitz hosted by Teconnaught also on Saturday morning.

 

*Our club was one of several local clubs that took part in the Ulster Fleadh Parade on Saturday evening. Thanks to everyone who took part.

 

*Upcoming fixtures Seniors v Kilclief (h) 7.30 pm this Friday; U16's v Saul (h) 12.30 pm this Sunday; U14's v Drumaness (a) 7.30 pm next Monday; Ballylough minors v CPN (h) 7.30 pm next Tuesday.

 

*The club will be hosting a 'Pairc Baile Anna Meeting of Families Camp Out' on Saturday 25th August from 3 pm to coincide with the World Meeting of Families event in Dublin. It will be £15 per pitch and all fund raised will go towards the development of our underage teams. We invite all our club members, underage players, their siblings, extended family members and friends. More details on our club's facebook page.

 

*The club and committee are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Tom Fegan (Leitrim) grandfather of our U14 player Odhran Maguire. We extend deepest condolences to Odhran, his parents Mary & Sean Maguire, his siblings and wider family circle. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

 

*Lotto 10, 16, 22, 26. No winners. Jackpot £3,650.

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