*The U16's and U14's had no fixture last week however both teams enjoyed challenge games away to Carrickcruppen and Bryansford respectively in the past week.

 

The U16 management gave debuts to two new additions to the panel in Conor Robb & Diarmuid Lavery and both lads impressed on their first starts for the club against the Camlough based Armagh Division 1 side. Thanks to Carrickcruppen for hosting the game and we wish them well for the rest of the season.

 

*The U12's lost their 100% start to the season after they suffered a reversal at home to league leaders Darragh Cross. It was a closely contested first half with the young Fin team matching the effort of the visitors. Goals from Marc Quinn & Marty óg Flanagan and points from Lena King & Marc Quinn kept them in touch with a physically bigger and stronger Darragh Cross side with many of their players back from last season. Half time Aughlisnafin 2-2 Darragh Cross 3-4.

 

In the second half the Fin battled gamely with several efforts dropping short and being mopped up by the two big full backs marking Connee Flanagan and Lena King but they did not make it easy for their respective opponents. Callum Lyttle scorched the net with a great left foot strike and Marc Quinn sent over a superb second point of the game. Conor Walsh was unlucky to see his long range free kick cannon off the crossbar and to safety. As the 'Fin side, with just the regulation 11 players, started to tire on a heavy pitch Darragh took full advantage and were able to use their subs to close out a comfortable win for them in the end. Final score Aughlisnafin 3-3 Darragh Cross 6-11. It was a great effort from a young team which will see 9 players still eligible for this grade next season. Aughlisnafin : O Maguire, D Pickering, S Croskery, M Quinn (1-2), N Dornan, L Matthews, C Walsh, C Lyttle (1-0), M og Flanagan (1-0), L King (0-1), C Flanagan.

 

*The senior team left Holywood last Friday evening still looking for their first win of the new season. St Paul's were good value for their result however this was a marked improvement on the previous game from the 'Fin in terms of effort and performance. The senior team hope to have as close to their full compliment of players as possible for their trip away to Banbridge to face Aghaderg who are also looking for their first win.

 

*The Ladies first league game of the new season is at home to Carryduff B on Tuesday evening. Manager Gerard McAnulty Jnr will be looking for a decent performance to get their season underway in Annsborough.

 

*Go Games for Year 6's and 4's will take place on Saturday 23 April with St John's hosting both grades. The visiting clubs are Aughlisnafin, Carryduff Gaels and St. Paul's.

 

*Upcoming league fixtures Monday 18 April U14's v Castlewellan (A) 7 pm ; Tuesday 19 April Ladies v Carryduff B (H) 7 pm ; Thursday 21 April U12's v Bright (A) 7 pm, U16's v Castlewellan (H) 7.30 pm ; Friday 22 April Seniors v Aghaderg (A) 7 pm ; Sunday 24 April U12's v Kilclief (H) 11 am.

 

*Entries for the Fin Fun Mud Run 2 are growing daily and numbers are expected to exceed numbers that took part in March 2014. Make sure you visit our dedicated facebook page www.facebook.com/FIN-FUN-MUD-RUN and book your slot via the paypal tab. Adults £20, children aged 6 to 16 years are £5. This year sees the introduction of our very own Hillbilly Slip 'N Slide, a 100 feet long hillside slide which will sure to give participants an adrenaline rush. Make sure you are there onSaturday 18 June 2016 for mud madness and mayhem.

*Numbers are 1, 7, 13, 23. Joan King matched three and won £10. Jackpot £1,950.

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