Ulster Intermediate club Final 2014
It's a long time since last January when the current crop of Inniskeen players came together under the watchful eye of Coach Alan O Neil in preparation for the Quinns Corner pre season league. 
I have to admit eyebrows were first raised when word came back that we entered the league, however doubts where soon dismissed as the lads built momentum with early wins that seen us progress through to the final.
Although we were defeated by Dungannon, overall the tournament was quickly put down as a success as the lads hit the ground running with some great league performances.
This performance level continued though the early stages in the Championship where we produced hard fought wins over Sean's and Clones.
Although both match where unattractive, the ties demonstrated this current squads ability to grind out wins in pressure situations.
After a slow start in the semi, we swept Corduff aside with a blistering second half performance to set up a final show down with arch rivals Donaghmoyne.
Winning this one by a single point proved that this generation of Inniskeen players has all it takes to contest Senior football next year. The County final win brought great pride back around Pairc Grattan and everywhere you turn now, be in Carrick or Dundalk you are now very likely to see a young boy or girl wearing some Inniskeen Merchandise.
Ulster has been a up and down affair as we were fortunate to defeat a formidable Cootehill outfit in the first round in Clones thanks to a last gasp point from Captain Matty McKenna. However the Semi Final against Derrylin was a great demonstration of top class defending along with efficient scoring from our forwards.
This Sunday sees our lads contest their second Ulster Intermediate club final in 10 years, this is a remarkable achievement for our parish and regardless of the result in Armagh our young lads can hold their heads high when they come back to the village as they have represented the club, their families and parish with pride.
On behalf of the Committee I would like to wish Alan, Owen, Robbie and all the players the very best of luck. Now bring home the title and get the bomb fires lit, Hon the Grattan's.

Getting to Armagh on Sunday
Castleblaney Faughs are holding a fun run this Sunday and large proportions of the town will be closed to traffic from 10am to 4pm. Please ensure that you give plenty of time to get to the Athletic grounds and purchase your tickets.
Adult tickets are €13 / £10, Senior Citizen / Student:  €9 / £7 and Juveniles have free admission and do not require a ticket.
Please come out in as many numbers as possible to support the lads.
Just wanted to let ye know as ye may need to leave a bit of extra time for the journ

A message from our Sponsor DG McArdle
We would like to take  this opportunity as proud sponsors of Inniskeen Grattan's GAA to congratulate the players and management on  winning the championship this year and to wish them the very best of luck this Sunday in the Ulster Intermediate Final.
It's great to see all the hard work that was put in during the year reap rewards now.
We look forward to many more successful years together.
Best Wishes; Donal McArdle

Inniskeen GAA Lotto Results:
This week's draw took place on Mon 24th Nov and there was no winner, the numbers drawn were 4: 12: 25: 2703 : 17 : 18 : 2103 : 17 : 18 : 21
€20 Lucky dip winners were:
Anthony Lyons, C/O Pete Meegan (P.Meegan)
David Byrne, C/O Catherine Keenan (C.Keenan)
Bridie Farrell, C/O Inniskeen Fuels (C.Keenan)
Thomas & Rose Dooley, Drumatta (PMP)
Byrne girls, Drummond (O.Green)
Next week's Jackpot will be a huge €12300, and the draw will take place on Mon 01st of Dec.
Thank you for the continued Support
I see the game is fixed for Sunday 30th in Armagh and I just wanted to flag with you that we have our annual 5K on the same day. This will mean the main street and part of the Monaghan Road will be closed off from 10am through to 4pm. 
Just wanted to let ye know as ye may need to leave a bit of extra time for the journey

Scor na nOg
The County Semi Finals took place last Saturday 22nd November in Ardaghey Centre.
The Inniskeen Grattans Club had representation in
1. The Ballad Group with Erin Burke, Alison Finnegan, Aoife Hamill, Lucy Kindlon and Aaron Quigley
2. The Instrumental Music Group incl Gareth Quinn, Aoife Hamill, Aoibheann Monahan, Shane Mc Gahon and Aaron Quigley
3. Recitation with Claire Marron
4 The Quiz Team who comprised of Lucy Kindlon, Shane Mc Gahon, Aoife Hamill and Claire Marron.
Well done to all the above participants who did the Club very proud on the night.
Senior Scor takes place in February 2015, anyone interested in taking part please contact Sean Walsh 087 7593792

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