Aughlisnafin seniors lost away to Mitchels at Derryleckagh last Friday evening. With a host of players missing only 15 players were available for selection and this meant a few positional switches. Niall Lennon returning from injury went between the posts with Moe McClean starting at right half forward and both went on to having superb peformances over the hour particularly Lennon with three smart saves and decent kick outs. McClean was a revelation outfield covering a serious amount of ground for the cause clearly enjoying an impromptu cameo role outfield.



After a great start the 'Fin led by two points scored by Breannain McComiskey and a Ciaran Rice free won by McClean. McClean and Paul Flanagan were unlucky to see two decent effort sail the wrong side of the uprights. Mitchels rallied and hit three points in succession to edge ahead. Rice sent an effort wide before making amends to send over his second from a placed ball to level the match. The hosts then added another three points without reply and a superb save by Niall Lennon prevented them doubling their advantage. With Francis Boden down injured and play let to continue Mitchels took advantage of the gap in defence to grab their first major of the game. With the 'Fin momentarily out of sorts the reds were in the ascendancy and added another 1-4 before the half time interval. Another excellent save by Lennon and a smart point from McComiskey before the short whistle blew. Half time Mitchels 2-10 Aughlisnafin 0-4.



At the start of the second half the 'Fin dominated the early proceedings outscoring the host 0-4 to 0-1 with the points for the visitors coming from James Brannigan (2), Rice and Flanagan. But another 1-4 in succession from Mitchels negated the 'Fin's early rally. To their credit the 'Fin kept up their work rate and hit three points in a row from Chris Doran and Rice (2). Mitchels had the last word with a point before time up. A much improved second half with seven scores apiece, 1-6 to 0-7 in favour of the hosts. Sterling displays from Lennon, McClean, Rice, McComiskey, Doran and Fitzsimmons. Final score Mitchels 3-16 Aughlisnafin 0-11. Aughlisnafin : N Lennon, A Lynch, F Boden, P McClean, N Travers, Pat Flanagan, S Willoughby, S Fitzsimmons, J Brannigan (0-2), C Doran (0-1), B McComiskey (0-2), M McClean, C Rice (0-5, 0-3 frees), Paul Flanagan (0-1), R Murphy. Next match is at home to Kilclief this Friday at 7.30 pm. Remaining games are Drumaness at home on Friday 1st August, before the JFC game against St Michaels on the 17th August, and Dromara and Ballykinlar both away after the championship.



The U12's travelled to Longstone on Saturday to take part in the Ambrose Rodgers Invitational 9 aside football tournament. With several players unavailable the 'Fin fielded at 8 aside and played in group games against Bailieghlas, Saul, Liatroim and Longstone before eventually losing out to Loughinisland in the semi final of the Shield competition. Well done to the boys who played every minute of every match and they enjoyed the experience immensely. Team D McKibbin, D Murphy, M Flanagan, C Donnelly, M Croskery, R Clarke, O O'Neill, J McCabe.



The U12's will play Bryansford in their first outing in Division 2 of the Summer League this Wednesday at 7 pm in Newcastle. This Sunday the U12s are at home to Loughinisland at 11 am.



The U14s final league game of their Division 2 campaign will be away to Liatroim this Saturday at 5.30 pm. With Castlewellan more or less winners of the division the outcome of this encounter will decide the runners up spot. Regardless of the result it has been a superb season for this group who will look forward to the Championship with relish.



The U16s final league match is against Bredagh B in Annsborough this Thursday. The U16s are at home to Dromara for a preliminary game in the U16D Plate Championship on Thursday 7th August. The winners will face Bredagh B in the quarter finals on Thursday 14th August.



The Ladies are at home to Teconnaught this Saturday before they play their Junior Championship quarter final match at home to St Michaels next Saturday 2nd August.



The club welcomes back former senior player Ben Willoughby and his family from their two years living in Australia. The recreational 7's season is just around the corner Ben so get your boots on and get out to training.



On the topic of recreational 7's the club will host its 3rd Annual Sevens Tournament on Saturday 13th September from 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Expressions of interests should be emailed to [email protected] by Friday 5th September.



The club will take part in the An Riocht Social 7's on Saturday 30th August for the third year in succession. Any former player available to take part please contact team manager Gerard Lenaghan. There will be a series of practise games planned to start Sunday 3rd August.



Very well done to our members Patsy, Noreen and Kevin McComiskey who recently completed the 115 km Camino de Santiago walk in Spain. Patsy mentors our Year 6 & 4 teams and Kevin plays for the Year 6's. It's a great achievement especially for 9 year old Kevin. Armagh's win over Tyrone was a great lift for them as they grew leg weary !



Lotto from last week numbers were 7, 11, 21, 22. Sharon Devlin and M & C Cunningham both matched three numbers are share £50.



This weeks numbers are 7, 8, 16, 27. James Mulholland was the £20 draw winner. Jackpot £8,000. Tweet

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