There was no jackpot winner in Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne's Camogie Club Lotto draw held on Wednesday 13th May.  The winning numbers were 16, 18, 22 & 24. There were 3 match 3 winners Bebe Callaghan, Mountdoyle, Anne Young, Drumcar, Barbara Butterly, Ardballon - who won €50 each .  Next weeks draw takes place on Wednesday 20th May and the jackpot stays at €10,000, with the reserve jackpot rising to  €2,050.   Tickets are available from the usual local outlets, Lotto sellers and any committee member.  Funds raised from our Lotto draw go towards the running of the club and your support is greatly appreciated.

The Naomh Fionnbarra U11 team lined out on Saturday morning against Newtown Blues in what turned out to be a very lively match with high scoring on both sides. Aided by a few of the Naomh Fionnbarra U10's as well it was a very exciting match the final score in favor of the Blues 6-13 to 6-7. The high scoring was no poor reflection on either goalkeeper and for the Fionnbarrs Archie Carey performed incredibly well with numerous saves and showing no fear in the face of the oncoming Blues attackers. In backs Ronan McCreesh, Ciaran Murphy, Oran Clinton and Leo Kelly performed excellently. In the middle Liam Lowes played a stormer holding his ground against very tough opposition, Colm Smith had a fantastic game with excellent fielding dropping balls consistently into the forwards and Aaron Kearney covered serious ground fighting for every ball. The forward line of Jack Regan, Andrew Dunne and Rory Smith were kept busy as evidenced by the score line as well as a few that slipped astray due to the very small goalposts in use on the day. The lads although defeated on the day performed extremely well and have alot to be proud of.

Under 12 's V Wolfe Tones , Div 3.On a wet spring evening in Drogheda we met the Wolfe Tones for a Div 3 match. The rain poured all day and cleared eventually just as the game started.Conditions were terrible and we lost by 1 goal. Ryan, Killian, Siobhan, Cormac, Alex, Evan , Sophie, Adele ,The 2 Stephens and the 2 Conors all played their best .

On a very windy and sometime wet evening in Stabannon, the U-9's continued their good form in the latest Blitz. It was a very evenly balanced competition with O'Connells, Stabannon and Sean McDermotts providing the opposition.  First game was against the O'Connells and the wind made sure that this was a game of two halves. The first half was tightly contested and the Finbarrs went into the half time break 3-0 to 1-1 behind. However, with the wind on their backs, the Togher team blitzed the opposition scoring 2 goals and 6 pts without reply.  Second game was against the Sean McDermotts who boast a big side and talent across the pitch. The McDermotts started off strong and playing the aid of the strong breeze, went in 1-02 to no score at half time. The Barrs found their feet in the second half and managed 2 well taken points but eventually lost out on a scoreline of 1-03 to 0-02.  Final game of the evening was against hosts Stabannon and it was a lively affair from start to finish. Both sides fielded 11 players so the playing area was tight and the Finbarrs who were much more comfortable on the ball found it difficult to get the space to play their passing game. The Barrs led at half time 2-01 to 1-01 and finished the game comprehensive winners 4-02 to 1-03.  Excellent performances all round from the boys and girls. Playing for the Finbarrs were Ryan Healy, Ben Turley, Cormac McArdle, Cyal Callan, Eoin Holmes, Jack Murtagh, Aine Murray, Sean Boyle, Killian Nugent, George Bellew, Hannah Hanratty, Conan Corrigan, Thomas Woods and Harry Lowes.

U-16 League - Monday 11th May 2015 - in Clogherhead Naomh Fionnbarra/Lannleire 0-4(4) Dreadnots 8-17(41).  Disappointing result for the lads on Monday night against a good Dreadnots team, played in very wet and windy conditions in Clogherhead.  The home team built up a very commanding first half lead and never looked like they would let that slip in the second half as they controlled most of the game.  Our lads scored 4 points, and they were well worked scores and showed what we are capable off.  Luke O'Reilly, Dillon Dunne, Cian Clinton, Ciaran Boyle, C.J. Corentin, Padraig Kieran, Caomhin Maher, Adam Hanratty (0-1), Ciaran Dunne, Killian Gregory, Niall Woods (0-1), Josh Crosbie (0-1), Jack Kearney, Kian Callan, Darren Clinton, Tunjai, Jamie Kelly (0-1), Laurence Carrol, Adam Power

Naomh Fionnbarra Junior 2 team had an excellent win over Oliver Plunketts in Division 4B League at Mell Park on Tuesday evening last. Half time score Naomh Fionnbarra 1-3(6) Oliver Plunketts 0-9(9) Final score: Naomh Fionnbarra 4-9(21) Oliver Plunketts 0-9(9).  Naomh Fionnbarra scorers: Jack Butterly 3-0, Bernard Osborne 1-5, Allan Connor 0-3, & Nicholas Butterly 0-1.  Naomh Fionnbarra Team: Shane O'Brien, Hugh McGrane, Shane Fanning, James Butterly, Michael McArdle, Colin McGrane, Chris McGlynn, Andy McCann, Nicholas Butterly, Mairtin Murphy, Jack Butterly, Brendan Murphy, Allan Connor, Ryan Woods, Bernard Osborne. 

There are plenty of upcoming fixtures this week for supporters and players alike, please come along and support our teams if you can make it.  For more fixtures details please see local press, Louth and Proud website and the Louth GAA website.

Naomh Fionnbarra are hosting a Kellogs GAA Cúl Camp for the first time ever this year at John Markey Park between 27-31st July.  Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls - between the ages of 6 and 13 - with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games.  Cost for your first child is €55, second child €45 and third/fourth child €40.  For more information please contact Brian Og Corr 087-7712478 or Francis McMullen 087-3741984, or please visit http://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.

Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne's Camogie Club presents Mr & Mrs in the Glyde Inn Friday 22nd May at 9pm.  A night not to be missed!  Tickets at a price of €10 are available from any committee member or by calling 087-4102081.  Music 'til late by Mad Hatters.  Please see our facebook page for details on each of the couples taking part.

Hard luck to the Louth Minor Football team and our own Hugh Osborne who were beaten 0-12 to 0-11 by Meath in the Leinster Minor Football Championship Quarter Final on Saturday at the Gaelic Grounds Drogheda. 

Also hard luck to the Louth Senior Football team who were beaten by Westmeath 3-14(21) to 0-16(16) in the 1st Round of the Leinster Senior Football Championship on Sunday at the Gaelic Grounds Drogheda. 

Congratulations to club committee member Maria Butterly and her husband Alan on the birth of their baby girl Mia.

The club would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Jimmy Sharkey, Tullydonnell who passed away recently.  Jimmy was a founding member of the club and served as both Chairman and PRO.  His contribution as PRO was outstanding and he held the position for over 25 years.  Ar dheis de go raibh a h-anam.

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