SENIOR LEAGUE
The senior footballers ended their league campaign in a very disappointing fashion against Erin Rovers last Sunday when they lost the relegation playoff on a scoreline of 1-17 to 2-7. Playing up the Rahan hill and into the wind in the first half, Ferbane struggled to get to grips with the game in the early stages and the greater hunger and drive of the Erin Rovers players came to the fore. An Alan Lynam goal and a good performance from Tom Spain were the main influences behind a half time deficit of 1-6 to 0-2.

Ferbane did start the second half in a much better fashion and a punched goal from substitute Ciarán Kenny brought the match back into the balance, but seven points in succession for the Pullough men ended the game as a contest. Aaron McDonagh rounded off an excellent individual display with a late goal but it was a small silver lining on an otherwise disappointing evening for Ferbane football.

The team that played was:
Declan Nugent; Conor Lowry, Eddie Lowry, Ronan Egan; John Mollen, Gary Rigney, Joe Butler; Colm Gavin (0-1), David Lowry; Shane Nally (0-1), Declan Killian, Paddy Dooley; Willie Farrell, Paddy Moore, Aaron McDonagh (1-2).

Subs: Ciarán Kenny (1-0), Liam Browne, Ronan Daly (0-3), Ciarán McManus, James Grennan.

JUNIOR A CHALLENGE
The Junior A footballers continue their preparation for the championship with a challenge match against Durrow in Ferbane on Saturday evening. All players are asked to be at the dressing room for 6pm.

BEST OF LUCK
Best wishes to Conor Lowry, Aaron McDonagh and selector Paul Mollen who are all part of the Offaly minor panel as they take on Mayo in the All-Ireland quarter final this Saturday in Dr. Hyde Park.

FERBANE GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in this week's (July 27th) lotto draw were 10, 18, 20 and 25. The bonus number was 8. There were no match three winners so five lucky dip winners of book prizes were drawn - these were Declan Farrell, Kathleen Claffey, Mick Wren, John Mulvey and Karen Tighe. Next week's draw will be for a jackpot prize of €8000. €50 Lotto tickets, which guarantee entry for 26 draws, are available from any of the usual sources and ensure that you don't miss out in case your numbers come up! The lotto can also be played online at www.locallotto.ie/ferbanegaa or via the link on www.fbgaamc.com - so be sure to get your ticket no matter where you are!

RACE NIGHT
Ferbane/Belmont minor club are having their annual fundraising Race Night in the Haggard in Gleeson's Pub on Friday night, August the 13th. All our underage teams are going really well this year and that's a credit to everyone involved in the minor club, however the club needs your support and please chalk this night down in your diary now as it should be a great night's entertainment and everyone's support is crucial.

FERBANE GYM
Open Monday 10.30am-12.30pm & 6-10pm. Tuesday & Thursday nights are Ladies only circuit training from 7-9pm. Open Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm & 6-10pm and Friday 10.30am-12.30pm & 7-9pm. Youth Circuit training on Friday evenings from 6pm-7pm. Women's Circuit training on Saturday 10-11am. Yearly membership is €50 plus €5 per visit. Contact Joe on 087 6852095 for further details. Tweet

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