Shandonagh club notes
July 28, 2014Caulry 0-9 Shandonagh 0-6
On Saturday night last we made the journey to Moate to take on Caulry in the third round of the 2014 Intermediate Championship. We were under no illusion as to the heights that we needed to bring our game to, as we were taking on the finalists of not one but the last two intermediate championship campaigns. And worthy finalists they were too.
Whilst Caulry started stronger of the two sides on the score board, in truth it was the defences of both sides that were on top. The telling point of the game happened in the 15th minute of the first half when Shandonagh stalwart, Aarron Craig, was dismissed from the field of play on receiving a second yellow card. Nevertheless the boys in blue continued to battle on hard and in the most competitive of games played to date went in at the break down by 2 points on score line of 0-6 to 0-4.
The second half continued in much the same way as the first with both defences on top, punishing less than perfect passes with interceptions and launching counter attacks. It was compelling football, worthy of a final. Shandonagh inched their way back into the game and by the 20th minute of the second half had drawn level on a score line of 0-6 to 0-6. However shortly after this we missed a number of genuine scoring opportunities including a 45. On the resumption of play, Caulry successfully got past our defensive lines to score the first of three unanswered points. Our battle weary boys can hold their heads high however as they battled hard to the very end and never gave up.
FIXTURES
In Shandonagh on Monday 28th of July, we take on St. Mary's, Rochfortbridge in the Fe16 Football League Championship at 7.00pm sharp. Barry Kelly is scheduled to referee.
On Wednesday 30th of July our minor boys take on The Downs in Shandonagh at 7.00pm in the Minor Football League Championship.
On Thursday 31st of July, our Fe16 boys are scheduled to travel to Lakepoint Park to take on hosts St. Lomans at 7pm in the Football League Championship.
On Sunday 10th of August we take on St. Mary's of Rochfortbridge in the 4th round of the intermediate football championship at 1.00pm in Moate.
LOTTO RESULTS
The Winning Lotto numbers drawn last Thursday night were 8, 10, 17, & 20. There was No outright Winner. The €100 winner was Mary Tynan. Well done Mary and thank you for your support. Next week's jackpot is €13,100.00. Remember, that the tickets for this lotto can be purchased from the following outlets: Tynan's Butchers Mount Street, Hickey's Motor Factors, Millmount Road, Clarkes Bar Patrick Street, Wallace's bar, Mount Street, The Crossbar, Mount Street, The Irishtown Filling Station and Corrigan's Gala Shop in Ballinea. Remember, play early, play often.
CONDOLENCES
The club would like to extend sincere sympathies to the Hewitt family on their recent bereavement. Tweet
