St Johns Notes
May 20, 2013The club are seeking input from as many members and non-members as possible to take part in a survey related to the club and health related matters as part of their involvement in the GAA Healthy Club project. There is a link on the club website at HYPERLINK "http://www.stjohnsgaa.com" www.stjohnsgaa.com to take part in this online survey. Please take 5 minutes to complete a questionnaire. You can also download a paper version from the Downloads section of the website and hand it to any committee member.
The Seniors had no match last week but will be looking to build on their recent good form when they travel to Glasdrumman on Friday night. Throw in is at 7.30pm.
The Reserves had a narrow 2-15 to 2-14 win in Dundrum on Sunday night. St Johns started the brighter of the 2 sides scoring the first 2 points, through Darren Savage and Marty Keenan. Dundrum replied with a score of their own, St Johns then got their first goal when an expertly mishit shot from Alan Henderson fell into the arms of Darren Savage who finished to the net. Dundrum hit a goal and a 2 points of their own but St Johns hit 4 unanswered points to leave the score St Johns 1-6 Dundrum 1-3.
The second half started with Dundrum getting a few scores to tie the game, St Johns then replied with a goal and 2 points, Marty Keenan with the goal and 2 Brian Fitzpatrick points. Dundrum again drew level. The game was evenly poised going into the last quarter with the scores level when Joe Lennon was sent tumbling in the area giving the ref no choice but to award the penalty. This gave Marty Keenan a great opportunity to push St Johns towards victory but he failed in his first attempt with the keeper saving well, he then hit the post with the rebound and finally missed an open net when the ball came back to him.
St Johns old guard then steadied the ship with points from Sean Kelly and Alan Henderson. With Darren Savage getting on the score sheet a few times, Marty Keenan regrouping after his earlier misses to get a few scores and Anthony Doran pointing St Johns held on after a late rally from Dundrum to hold out for a one point win.
St Johns Team and Scorers - Darren Morgan, Paddy Keenan, Neil Magorrian, Ryan Gordon, Jerome Gordon, Caolan Carville, Neil Savage, Joe Lennon, Sean Kelly (0-1) Marty Keenan (1-3) Brian Fitzpatrick (0-2) Alan Henderson (0-1) Harry McMullan, Darren Savage (1-7) and Anthony Doran (0-1). Subs used - Michael Kelly and Jonty Addis
On Sunday 26th May the Reserves are at home to Drumaness.
The Minors had no match last week and their next fixture is on Saturday 8th June at 4.00pm when they host Atticall.
St Johns Under 16s made the trip to Dundrum to take on St Joseph's on Thursday evening in what was a perfect evening for a match. The boys started at a blistering pace making it difficult for St Joseph's to get out of their own half and turned the pressure they were applying in scores and moved into a 2-4 to no score lead, with Owen Moag and Michael McCourt getting the goals, Aodhan Morgan hit 3 points with Michael getting the other point.
St Josephs then got their first score of the game when they scored a well worked goal and quickly followed this with another after a high ball in was fisted to the net. This spurred the young Johnnies into another gear and they held St Josephs scoreless until the half with Oisin the pick of the defenders ably assisted by his brother Conal and Dylan. Jamie made some great saves and marshalled his defence well. During this period St Johns scored a further 1-12 to move into a commanding lead at half time. Michael McCourt hit his 2nd goal of the match and also added 2 points, Aodhan tagged on 4 more points with Ciaran Magorrian, Sean O Neill 2 points each, Owen and Paul Walsh getting a point a piece. HT score St Johns 3-16 St Joseph's 2-0
St Joseph's started the second half in determined fashion and hit 2 goals in the first few minutes to close the gap but St Johns replied with a goal of their own through Tiernan Noade who also added a nice point, Aodhan Morgan then hit a long range free over the bar to consolidate the Johnnies lead. St Josephs hit a further 1-2 as the young Johnnies tired in the heat after the huge effort on the night. They finished with a flurry however with Michael McCourt getting a further 2 goals to finish the scoring on the night and taking his personal tally to 4-3. Final Score St Johns 6-18 St Josephs 5-2
This was a good display from the boys with a high work rate from the start and well worked scores created all night. The defence was well marshalled by Oisin who impressed on the night, Sean and Aodhan dominated midfield with both getting on the score sheet, Owen caused their defence trouble all night with all the forwards excelling. Pearse worked hard and Ciaran took a couple of nice scores. Michael McCourt was the pick of the forwards scoring 4-3. Well done boys
Management will be in contact regarding training and the next game.
St Johns team and scores - Jamie McKevitt, Oisin McPolin, Conal McPolin, Dylan Kelly, Paul Walsh (0-1) Rory Arkins, Aodhan Morgan (0-8) and Sean O'Neill (0-2). Tiernan Noade (1-1) Owen Moag (1-3) Ciaran Magorrian (0-2) (Conor Gordon) Pearse McCann (Conor Moag) and Michael McCourt (4-3)
The Under 14s lost by 2 points at home to Teconnaught last week on a scoreline of 2-13 to 4-9. On Monday 20th May they travelled to face Drumaness on host Ardglass 7 days later.
The Under 12s are away to Darragh Cross on Sunday.
We will be running Sports First Aid training starting on Wednesday 22nd May and concluding on Wednesday 5th June. If interested please contact Kevin McGlynn (078 3596 0804).
We will be running two training events with PIPS Programmes on Wednesday 22nd May (Sophie Anti-Bullying workshop) and Wednesday 29th May (Positive Mental Health) for the Under 16, Under 14 and Under 12 age groups.
The latest edition of the Naomh Eoin News newsletter is now available to download from the Downloads section of the club website.
The St Johns GAC Golf Classic in aid of Camp JMac will be held in Mayobridge Golf Club on Friday 12th July. Price is £120 for a team of 4 which includes green fee and a meal. To book telephone Rory McMullan on 07703442517.
The Kellogg's Cul Camp will be held at St Johns in the week commencing 12th August.
Camp JMac will be hosted by Mayobridge GAC in the week commencing 1st July and at St Johns in the week commencing 19th August.
Down travel to Celtic Park on Sunday 2nd June to take on Derry in the first round of the Ulster SFC. Stand tickets must be purchased in advance. To reserve your ticket contact Sean Quinn (07793755650) as soon as possible.
The club shop will be open on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm for club gear.
The next committee meeting is on Monday 27th May at 9.00pm.
This week's lotto numbers were 1, 4, 17 & 25. Dearbhla Arkins was a £10 winner. The jackpot next week is £1,550.
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