Weekly Notes - Monday 12th September 2016

Lotto Numbers: 30, 47 & 48. There was no winner of the £1000 jackpot. This week's lotto jackpot jumps to £1500. Remember that tickets can be purchased online from the club website or at the following link. https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Watty_Grahams_GAC/lotto. 

 

Ladies Football: Glen Ladies put their county title on the line against Ballinascreen in a repeat of the previous year's encounter. Played in Owenbeg, Glen were playing against a small breeze in the first half.  Glen started the game well and were quick to settle. In their first attack they cut through the Screen defence only for corner forward Bronagh McNichol to see her shot rattle of the crossbar with the goal keeper beaten.  Claire McGroggan was quick to react and pointed Glen's first score. After an excellent turnover caused by some excellent tackling by Lauren O'Loughlin, O'Loughlin played a beautiful pass to McGroggan who off loaded to full forward Breena O'Loughlin. Brenna burst through the Screen defence and slotted the ball to the corner of the net to give leave Glen 1-1 to no score up within five minutes. Ballinascreen then got on top around the middle and responded with a point from a free and a point from play. Brenna O'Loughlin responded with a point from Glen but Screen responded with a goal in the 18th minute to leave the game level.  Glen then took control of the rest of the half. A shot from McGroggan was blocked down and some quick hands between McMaster, McGroggan and B O'Loughlin left B McNichol straight through and she finished calmly to the bottom corner of the net.  B O'Loughlin then hit a point from a free to bring the half to end after some excellent work from first half substitute Catherine McKenna. Half-time:  Glen 2-3 Ballinascreen 1-2. Glen started the second half in very positive manner with McGroggan scoring a good free from a tight angle to start the half.  Clearly on top all over the pitch, Glen failed to make this count in the first 10 minutes of the second half where they hit four wide's from very score able positions. The work rate of the half forwards F Glasgow, McMaster and C McKenna meant Screen were struggling to get the ball out of their half of the pitch. Brenna O'Loughlin finally got the scoreboard moving again in the 12th minute of the second half with a good score after some good build up play from Moran and Convery in the centre of the park.  Glen were then reduced to 14 players for 10 minutes when their captain and midfielder Alicia Convery was given a yellow card. Instead of being a disadvantage for Glen, this seemed to spur them on. The full back line, marshalled by McKenna, A Glasgow and McGrath, fought for every ball and Screen found it impossible to pass them. The half back of Kivlehan, Heavron and Darragh drove at Screen from defence and placed them under all sorts of pressure. Kivlehan, in particular, seemed to be covering every blade of grass popping up in the full back line and full forward line. McGroggan switched to midfield and Screen found it hard to deal with her direct running and accurate passing. Substitutes Kielt and Deirbhla McNicholl also added freshness to the forward line. It was Kielt who scored twice in this period, once form a play and once from a free, to leave eight between the teams. Screen mustered a goal chance from a quickly taken free but Cassidy pulled of a tremendous save, pushing the ball onto the crossbar and the Glen defence cleared.  It was Brenna O'Loughlin who had the last say in the game as she hit a point after some great team play to leave the final score Glen 2-8 Ballinascreen 1-2 and Glen were county champions again.  Remarkably the Glen defence had kept Ballinascreen scoreless for the final 40 minutes of the game. Glen now progress to the first round of the Ulster Club championship on the 2nd of October where they will play Antrim champions, Glenavy. The match will be a home match for Glen. All support would be appreciated. The team would also like to wish Ladies Chairwomen and Glen full back Maria McGrath Bon Voyage as she departs this week for Australia. Player of the match award went to Dervla McMaster. Team B Cassidy, A Glasgow, M McGrath, D McKenna, A McGuigan, S Darragh, L O'Loughlin, A Convery, C Moran, F Glasgow, D McMaster, D Kivlehan, C McGroggan (0-02), B O'Loughlin(1-4), B McNicholl (1-00). Subs:  C McKenna for A McGuigan, B Heavron for L O'Loughlin, C Kielt (0-02) for B McNicholl, D McNicholl for F Glasgow. 

Under 12 Football: Well done to our Under 12 footballers who won the Paddy Monaghan tournament in Magherafelt on Sunday, defeating the host team in the final. Patrick Walls was the winning captain and Jude McGill was the awarded player of the tournament. Well done to all involved.

All Ireland Football Final - Fun Day: Watch the All-Ireland Football Finals (Minor 2pm & Senior 3.30pm) in Glen Centre bar while children enjoy bouncy castles, face painting & much more in the main hall. Food refreshments at half time. Enjoy live music from Folk 'n' Rogue from 6.30pm - 8pm.

Camogie: The Camogie Club are organising a 'Ladies Night' on Saturday 1st October in the Glen Centre. The night starts at 7.30pm, champagne reception with entertainment afterwards. Tickets costs £10 each. 

Under 21 Championship: Glen have been drawn against City Oaks (a Derry City amalgamation) in the quarter final of the Under 21 Championship. This is a 15 a side competition to be played mid to end of September on Saturday afternoons.

 

Fundamentals Notice: Fundamental training will resume on Wednesday 14th September in the Glen Centre from 6.45pm - 7.30pm. All returning and new children are very welcome. 

 

Road Closure Notice: TransportNI will be closing approximately 1km of Craigadick Road temporarily to through traffic for a period of 12 weeks commencing from 9am on Thursday 15th September 2016 to 5pm on Friday 9th December 2016 for the purpose of bridge widening and strengthening works to Milltown Bridge. Vehicles requiring access to residential properties abutting this length of road will be accommodated. A diversion for all other traffic will be in operation along Tobermore Road, Glenshane Road and vice-versa and will be signposted. Thank you for your patience during these necessary works.

 

Kash4Klubs: KlubFunder.com have teamed up with local insurance broker, "Find Insurance NI" to provide sports clubs across the North of Ireland with a new initiative to help raise additional funds for the club. How it works: Kash4Klubs offers clubs a way to generate additional income by referring their members to purchase their Home, Motor or Business insurance through Find Insurance NI. In return, clubs will receive a payment for each policy a member takes out. Clubs will receive £20 per policy for the initial sale and a continuing payment of £5 for each renewal. CALL 0800 012 6367 and mention 'Kash4Klubs' and our club name. 

 

 

As part of #Kash4Klubs KlubFunder & Find Insurance NI are giving clubs the chance to win 24 x Uhlsport Quarter Zip Tops. For every time a member lifts the phone and gets a quote the club gains 5 entries.  Each member who lifts the phone and gets a quote will be entered into a different draw where they can win a 1/4 zip for themselves, there will be 1 given away each month - so 3 chances to win! 

 

Gear Shop: Anyone looking for club gear should please contact: Conor Molloy 07810556039; Roisin Lagan 07759838461; Louise Strathern 07756400317 or Donal Convery 07833336106. 

 

Keep Updated: Keep updated with all the goings on in the club at the official club website (www.wattygrahamsgac.com); Facebook (wattygrahamsgac); Twitter (@WattygrahamsGAA); Instagram (www.instagram.com/wattygrahamsgac). Anyone wishing to have any reports or notices added to the weekly notes or club website should email: [email protected] or text 07810556039 by Sunday evening 9pm (deadline for papers only).

 

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