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November 18, 2008
GAA notes from the Edendork St Malachy's, Aireagal Chiaráin,An Chárraig Mhór, An Baile Nua, Droim Ratha Na Sarséil, Stewartstown Harps, An Mhaigh Tir na nOg, Clann Na nGael, Glenelly, Cookstown Fr Rocks and Galbally clubs. Edendork St Malachy's The seniors pulled off another great win on Saturday in the League over Moortown. This result now leaves us in a relegation play off against Tattyreagh on Saturday at 2:00pm in Killeeshil. The team approached the game against Moortown knowing how imperative it was to win, defeat would have meant relegation. However the team had been playing with some confidence after winning two in a row in the previous weeks and despite some early nerves and numerous wides, the team held their composure and eventually ran out winners by 0-13 to 0-6. Scorers on the day were Karl McGuckin 0-03, David Toner 0-03, Joe McGuckin 0-02, Niall Morgan 0-02, Peter Mallon, Justin Corr and Sean O'Connor 0-01 each. This play off will decide if we stay in Division 2 football next year or drop down into Junior football. This is the most important game in the recent history of senior football in the club. Support on the day would be very much appreciated. The winners of the October Members Monthly Draw are as follows, congratulations to all, £500 Shane Corr, £200 Phyllis McGuigan, £100 each Austin Currie, Peter O'Connor and Damien Hughes. Training continues for seniors on Tuesday and Thursday night at 7:30pm. Thursday night training is in Mid Ulster Sports Arena. Anyone interested in the following Ladies Coaching Courses please contact Rosemary Nelis. The Courses are, Fundamental Coaching, Level 1 Coaching, The Ladies Referee Qualification or Ready Steady Play Coaching for Parents. The Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 30th November at 2:30pm, this is a change in the time. The location has yet to be decided. Nominees can be viewed on the website, www.edendorkgac.com The Social and Cultural Youth Evening will take place in The Gables on Thursday 27th November at 7:00pm and will cost £5:00 per child. The Edendork St Malachy's GAC Dinner Dance will take place in Dungannon Golf Club on Friday 30th January. There were no winners of this weeks lotto, the numbers were 1 12 15 23 and the bonus was 6. D McGlinchey won the £20 lucky dip. The Jackpot is now £1200 and the consolation is £300. The draw will take place on Sunday night in The Gables. All lotto money and tickets are to be left off at Brendan Currie's house. Congratulations to the Edendork youth players on the St Patrick's Academy Rannafast Cup Team who reached the Final after a great win on Saturday. We wish the team and our youth players all the best in the Final. The club would like to wish former player Brian McGuckin all the best in the Ulster Club Final as his club Ballinderry take on Crossmaglen Rangers on Sunday week. Due to unfortunate circumstances the facilities at Edendork St Malachy's GAC are no longer available. We would like to thank the support offered by our members and friends, neighbours and Edendork Primary School, as well as support and kind words of encouragement offered by all GAA and other sporting clubs and organisations in the area and from far afield, it has been very much appreciated. Aireagal Chiaráin The final senior league game of the season against Carrickmore was postponed as a mark of respect to Jimmy Quinlivan who passed away last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. The refixture will take place on Wednesday at 7.45p.m. under lights in Carrickmore. We urge all supporters to get behind the team one final time this year. The draw for the U21 semi-final was made last week and has paired us with Coalisland. At the time of going to print this fixture was in some doubt so information regarding the match will be sent via the club's text messaging service. Best of luck to everyone involved. The minors have been more than patient of late as they continue to wait on their opponents in the league final. The other semi-final is down for decision on Saturday and hopefully our lads will get their chance to play in the final in the not too distant future.  The ladies' AGM will go ahead on Sunday November 30th in Dunmoyle at 4.00p.m. All members and anyone wishing to help out in any way next year is asked to be in attendance. The ladies will be hosting a Christmas table quiz in Askin's on Friday December 5th with party games to put people in the festive mood. A great night's fun is guaranteed. Details will follow. Ádh mór to our Scór na nÓg county finalists for this Sunday (3.00p.m. in Killeeshil). We wish Joanne Nugent as well as our ballad group all the best. The Aireagal Chiaráin mass for deceased members will go ahead on Friday November 21st at 7.30p.m. in Ballygawley. This is one of the most important dates in the club year and a large turnout is expected. Ranganna Gaeilge (Irish classes) got of to a great start in 'the hut' in Glencull last Wednesday. A large crowd gathered which was most encouraging. Mickey Harte was present to help launch the classes which will continue at 7.30p.m. every Wednesday. New members are always welcome. Special thanks to Pronsias Ó Donnaile agus Ursula Ní Fhearáil for their help. This week's alphalot letters are D N U X Z. £25 lucky dip winners are Brigid Grimes, Mark McCrystal, Ursula McGeary and Mary McCann. Next week's jackpot will be £12400. An Chárraig Mhór The Senior game against Errigal Ciaran was called off last Saturday due to the sudden and untimely death of our esteemed club member Jimmy Quinlivan. It will now be played at 7.45 on Wednesday 19th Nov at home. The community as a whole was deeply shocked by the death of Jimmy who played a full and active part in many facets of life in the parish. As a player with St Colmcilles he enjoyed his time on the pitch immensely. He later went on to serve on the committee were his humour kept all in high spirits. As a dedicated supporter his voice was one of the most recognisable in the crowd with his timely interjections spurring on many of us when the 'chips were down'. His passing has been met with great sadness by all who had the privilege of knowing him. The club extends our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Congratulations to all those who made it through to the final of Scór na Nóg which includes the dancers in both the céili and the sets : Alanagh McGarrity, Megan Kelly, Eimear Kelly, Ursula McKernan, Orla Mullan, Aisling Mullan, Aileen Fox and Grace Fox and the quiz team; Brid Ni Cheara, James Ghent and Patrick McElroy. The club would like to thanks all those who participated but did not make the final; Shauna McKernan in Recitation; Niamh McElduff in Solo Singing, and our Instrumental Music Group - Aisling Mullan, Amie Cobane, Cathal Grogan and Christopher Moore. The final will be held on Sunday 23rd in Kileeshil at 3.00. Lets hope they can bring some Tyrone titles back to the club. The annual mass for the deceased members of the club will take place on 29th November. The club AGM will take place on 7th Dec at 3pm. Nomination papers must be returned by 20th November. The new club hoodies and polo shirts are now available to buy. The shop will be open on Thursday 20th from 7pm to 9pm and they will be selling current stock and taking orders for Christmas. All those who applied for Gaeltacht Scholarships are asked to attend a presentation on Tues 2nd Dec at 8pm in the Clubrooms. Lotto: Numbers: 1,3,4,13,17 Winners: Mickey and Jean Coyle : Next weeks Jackpot £6200. An Baile Nua Good luck to  Patricia Maguire, who will be representing the club in the solo-singing category in Tyrone County final of Scor. It is on Sunday 23rd November in Kileeshil at 3.00pm and all support is welcome. Winner of the 30 week draw for week was Mr McHugh. Can all collectors please return any ticket money to Carmel as soon as they can please. The defibrillator is stored in a protective box at the side of Castle Hotel for anyone who is trained in using it. Defibrillator training is on Friday night in the clubrooms at 6.30pm.   Irish langugae classes on Monday nights from 7.00 to 8.00pm. Cost £30 for ten weeks. Set dancing classes and tin-whistle classes continue in the clubrooms. Everybody welcome to all classes. The Bodhrán classes have reached the end of the course - Thanks to Hugo McSorely for teaching and to all who attended the class. It is hoped to re-commence in the New Year. The AGM will be held on Monday 24th November in the clubrooms at 7.30pm. If you are interested in club affairs or if you would like to join the committee or take part in any of the club activities, please feel free to come along. Everybody welcome. The youth club will begin on Tuesday 2nd Dec in the clubrooms. P4 and 5 children are from 6.00 to 7.00 and P6 and P7 are from 7.00 to 8.00pm. Cost is free. Youth presentation night will be held in the hall on Friday 5th December. Lotto jackpot is now £4,650! Numbers last week were 6, 11, 22 and 23. Thirteen people had two numbers and Conor O'Brien and Mick Devine were drawn out. Droim Ratha Na Sarséil Pride of place this week goes to our very own "All Star" - Neamh Woods. Neamh picked up this fitting accolade last Sat. night at a star studded event in The City West. The entire Club offers our sincere congratulations to Neamh on this fantastic achievement and wish her all the best in her future endeavours. Congratulations also to all of our youth who received awards last Saturday night and many thanks to All-Ireland and All-Star winning Justin McMahon, for taking time out to attend and present the prizes. The winners were : U'6 most improved-Taig Cunningham, Player of the Year-Dylan McNamee. U'8 most improved-Garbhan McKenna, Player of The Year-Callum Murphy. U'10 most improved-Darragh O'Kane, Player Of The Year-Kieran Donaghey. U12/13 most improved-Dean Carroll, Ryan McGuigan, Players of the Year-Ciaran McCann, Sean McGale. U'14 most improved-Ronan McCann/James Colgan, Player of the Year-Gareth McGrath. Adult winter training continues Friday night 9-10 in CBS. Table Quiz Friday night, 9pm in The Country Club - everyone welcome, your support is vital, refreshments will be served. A Mass for Deceased Club members takes place on Thursday 27th November, 7.30pm in St. Mary's Drumragh. Club AGM, Sunday 30th Nov, 7.00pm, Clanabogan Hall, all adult Club members welcome. Scór na nOg finals in Kileeshil, 3pm, this Sunday, your support would be greatly appreciated for our Club representatives in the Ballad Group section, a bus travelling to the final will leave Coach Inn Car park at 2pm. This week's Lucky Lotto Letters were: A,E,L,M,X - 2 match 4 winners - Fidelma McGread & James Keenan win £50 each. Jackpot now £5050, lotto continues next week in Weigh Inn, please continue to support the Club lotto. Stewartstown Harps GAC Youth Jerseys A few of the jerseys from this years various youth strips have gone missing. We would ask that anyone who may have taken one by mistake to leave them back to either Rory OíNeill or Maura Gallagher as soon as possible please. Club na Clairseacha We are fast approaching the deadline for members of Club na Clairseacha. Committee members will be travelling round the community in the coming days so if you have not already signed up, please make an effort to do so by contacting any committee member as soon as possible. The November draw will take place at the end of the month. Committee meeting The next committee meeting will take place next Monday 24th November at 8pm in the pavilion. All committee members to make an effort to attend. Thanks A big thank you is extended to everyone who volunteered to clean the pavilion throughout the year. It was very much appreciated. Good Luck Good luck to youth players Ryan Devlin, Kevin Donnelly and Martin Campbell and the whole of the St Patrickís Academy Rannafast Cup squad who play their final this Saturday. An Mhaigh Tir na nOg G.A.C. Notes (week commencing 17/11/08) Centenary Mass A special Centenary Mass to remember the deceased members and friends of An Mhaigh G.A.C. will be held in St John's Church, Moy this Thursday evening (20th November) at 7.30pm. Celebrant for the Mass will be our Honorary Vice-President Fr. Dermot McCaul, who will also be taking time out from his duties in Rome to attend our Gala Centenary Night some 48 hours later. Club members, representing various generations, male and female, will be taking an active part in the Mass. The choir will be led by Sean Kelly and include pupils of St John's Primary School, Moy. Past and present members of An Mhaigh G.A.C. will also be involved in the Liturgy, Offertory Procession and reading the Prayers of the Faithful. Everyone is invited to come along to this special Mass to remember all those, no longer with us, who were associated with our club down through the years. All who attend the Mass will also be made welcome in the Moy Parochial Hall immediately afterwards for tea and light refreshments. Centenary Gala Night All roads lead to the Armagh City Hotel this Saturday evening (22nd November) for one of the most eagerly awaited social events in our club's history.. Organisers of the big Centenary Gala Night are this week putting the final touches to their preparations for what promises to be a truly memorable and historic occasion. Hundreds of An Mhaigh Gaels, many of whom will be travelling from various parts of the world, have accepted the invitation to attend this Black Tie Gala Dinner and are all eager to be a part of this major celebration. They will be joined by an array of special guests who will include GAA President Nicky Brennan, Tyrone County Board Chairman Pat Darcy, Cork's Railway Cup star Nicholas Murphy, as well as our four All-Ireland winning heroes - Colm and Sean Cavanagh, Philip Jordan and Ryan Mellon. Proceedings will commence at 6.30pm with a drinks reception at the entrance to the Fisher Suite. This will be followed at 7.00pm by the official launch of our Centenary Book, documenting over 100 years of gaelic games and culture in Moy and the parish of Clonfeacle. The night will continue with a carefully selected five course meal, after which several presentations - including our annual football awards - will be made. A number of unique items will then come under the hammer in our Grand Auction. Part proceeds from the auction will be donated to our chosen charity, The Newry Hospice. A special video montage of club personalties, teams, events and activities will also be shown on the night, while music will be provided afterwards by the ever popular Manhattan. Those attending should note that this all-ticket event is a strictly black tie affair and formal dress. No exceptions. Among the silverware on show on the night will be the famous Sam Maguire, Tom Markham and Railway Cups. Gerry Donnelly, former P.R.O. for the Derry County Board, will be Master of Ceremonies for an event which will be a fitting celebration of our club's 100th birthday. Senior ACL Division 2 Clann na nGael 1-7 An Mhaigh 1-10 An Mhaigh senior footballers travelled to the home of league leaders Clann na nGael, last Sunday afternoon, knowing that anything less than a victory would end their division two title hopes. A large Moy following made the long trip to Aughabrack and they were not to be disappointed as their team recorded an impressive three point victory. It may have been a bright and pleasant day for football, but conditions underfoot were very heavy and turned this game into a war of attrition at times. Thankfully, the Moy men were up for the challenge and they displayed tremendous battling qualities from the start to come out on top against tough opposition. Notable absentees included All-Stars Philip Jordan (Moy) and Brian Dooher (Clann na nGael), but it was An Mhaigh's greater strength in depth which won the day in an absorbing encounter. The visitors were on top for much of the first half, playing some of their best football of the season. Not even a well worked goal by Clann na nGael in the 8th minute, which saw them lead for the first and only time in the game, could put Mattie McGleenan's charges off their stride. Points from Sean Cavanagh (3 frees), Karol McQuade (2 frees) and Ryan Mellon had their team 0-6 to 1-0 in front by the start of the second quarter. Things got even better for Moy after 21 minutes when Colm Cavanagh palmed the ball to the net following a terrific move involving Ryan O'Neill, Brendan Kelly, Tommy McNicholl, Colm Jordan, Karol McQuade and Sean Cavanagh. With full back Francie McQuade keeping close tabs on Clans' ace attacker Stevie O'Neill at the other end, the T??r na n?ìgs continued to grow in confidence and added a further point from the boot of wing back Padraig Laverty to lead 1-7 to 1-2 at half-time. An Mhaigh had to withstand a strong Clann na nGael onslaught in the third quarter, and there were a few worried faces among the sizeable travelling support when a succession of close range free-kicks reduced the deficit to just two points midway through the half. Moy's only reply during that period was another well struck placed kick by Sean Cavanagh, but fears of a collapse subsided when Colm Cavanagh and substitute Tommy Conlon both fired over crucial points at the start of the final quarter. Some determined defending by Brendan Kelly and company restricted Clann na nGael to just one more score - a pointed free with just three minutes remaining - as the Sky Blues held out for a crucial 1-10 to 1-7 victory. This was another excellent team performance by Moy and one which further raises hopes of winning some much needed silverware at the end of the season. Team & Scorers: Barry Gribbin; Brendan Kelly, Francie McQuade, Mark Donnelly; Padraig Laverty (0-1), Mark Jordan, Tommy McNicholl; Niall Conlon and Ryan Mellon (0-1); Kris Kavanagh, Karol McQuade (0-2, 2 frees), Colm Jordan; Ryan O'Neill, Sean Cavanagh (capt, 0-4, 4 frees), Colm Cavanagh (1-1, 1 free). Subs used: Tommy Conlon (37 mins, 0-1), Peter Mallon (46 mins). Other Subs: Ciaran Conroy, Martin Conroy, Adam Currie, Mark Currie, James Devlin, Neil Donaghy, Conall Duffy, Adrian Jordan, Niall Kelly and Philip McQuade. League Record: Played 11, Won 9, Drawn 0, Lost 2, Points 18. Remaining Fixtures: v Eskra (away) this Saturday 22nd November at 2.00pm; v Derrylaughan in MUSA, Cookstown on Friday 28th November at 7.45pm; v Gortin (home); v Trillick (home). The league crown and a subsequent return to senior ranks are now in Moy's own hands. However, to be sure of success, the T??r na n?ìg players must win all four of their remaining matches. Good Luck Eunan Good luck to Moy juvenile team captain Eunan Deeney who will be lining out for St Patrick's Academy, Dungannon in the final of the Rannafast Cup this Saturday. The big game takes place in Lissan at 11.30am when St Pius, Magherafelt will provide the opposition for Eunan and his Academy team-mates. Youth Presentation This year's An Mhaigh G.A.C. Youth Presentation will be held in Moy Parochial Hall on the evening of Friday 12th December. Watch this space for further details. *********  Colin Mackle (P.R.O.) Clann Na nGael Ladies Football The club was once again celebrating silverware at the weekend as the Senior Ladies mirrored the U16's and added the League shield to the Championship trophy won earlier in the season. The girls easily defeated Kildress at Carrickmore on Sunday morning on a scoreline of 6-13 to 0-03. An incredible team performance built on a massive work rate brushed aside a fancied Kildress side. Congratulations to everyone involved with the team. That triumph completes a great season for ladies football at the club, with 5 trophies over all age groups now secured in the cabinet, lets hope a well due rest means everyone comes back next year fit and hungry for more success. Mens Football The men were defeated last Sunday at home to Moy by 1-10 to 1-07. In what was an entertaining match Moy's county men had just a little too much for a battling Clann side. The lads now have only Trillick to play and are still on course to win the League. The Trillick game may well be weeks away as the opponents continue to do well in the Ulster Championship. Lotto Last week's Lotto Nos: 1, 7, 8 and 18. Winner: Jim Quigley and James Ball. Next Jackpot is £1600 Other News As parents of school children already know, the club are trying out a new youth training plan. This will begin next Thursday night 27th November in Dunnamanagh clubrooms. The U8 boys and girls will take place from 7-8pm and the U10's will be from 8-9pm. The Ladies AGM will take place on Sunday 7th December at 4pm. All parents of underage players and all senior players are urged to attend. With the club's AGM around the corner, nomination papers for the committee and for any proposals/recommendations, can be picked up from the Costcutter shop in Aughabrack from Saturday 22nd November on. Sam Maguire will be making an appearance in the three local schools on Monday 24th November, times and more details next week. Disco The next disco will be on Friday 21st November. All helpers are asked to be at the hall for 9.30pm. Glenelly The dinner-dance will take place this Saturday night (22nd November) in the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey. Music will be by the Miracles. The bus for the dinner-dance will be leaving at 7pm sharp as dinner is being served at 8.30pm. Could everyone please make a special effort to be on time. There will be a Development Committee meeting on Monday 24th November at 8.30pm. The Ladies AGM has been set for 28th November at 7.30pm in the clubrooms. The menís AGM will be on the 30th November at 2pm in the clubrooms. Forms for nominations and motions will be available shortly in the shops and by email. There will be another footballers meeting at 5pm on Saturday 29th November, at the club rooms, for everyone who intends to play adult football for the menís team this coming season. The club wishes to thank everyone who took part in Scor. Your performances did our club proud. Thank you to all the parents for their support. Good Luck to the quiz team who are through to the County final on Sunday the 23rd of November @ 3pm in Cillseal. The recycling facility continues at the football pitch. The use of this facility is greatly appreciated and we encourage people to continue to use it as it helps the club. Everyone at Glenelly GFC wishes a speedy recovery to our Chairman Leo McCullagh. The club extends deepest sympathy to Noleen McCullagh and family on the death of her mother. Cookstown Fr Rocks Fr Rocks travelled to Dromore on Sunday past in search of two valuable league points. After a hard fought second half Cookstown came away empty handed on a scoreline of 0-7 to 0-11. The Fr Rocks opened the scoring in the first minute of the game when John Gilmore converted a free. Despite this early score Cookstown started the game slowly and it was Dromore who dominated the early period racing into a six point lead after twenty minutes. An Owen Mulligan free did attempt to stop the onslaught, however Dromore added another score just before the break. Cookstown never got going in the first half and left themselves with a huge task in the second period. In the second half Cookstown looked up for the challenge, the introduction of Mulligan, Mulgrew and Fitzpatrick added extra impetus to the team. Scores from Brian O'Neill and Martin Murray offered them hope, and an Owen Mulligan converted free brought them right back into contention. Two scores by Raymond Mulgrew left just three points in the contest in the final ten minutes. Cookstown by this stage were on top all over the field but failed to convert the possession into scores. In the final minute Dromore produced a well worked score to finish the Cookstown challenge. The Rocks were left disappointed and contemplating what might have been. The poor start undoubtedly cost them the game. Cookstown now go into next weeks league encounter against Clonoe knowing that only a victory will do. Despite this defeat there were some superb performances from the Rocks. Brian Kelly was superb throughout the game and Ryan Pickering was excellent in attack. The Fr Rocks team lined out as follows; D McGuckin, B Kelly S Monaghan, P McGurk, C O'Hare, B Hughes, Philip Kelly, B O'Neill (0-1), Paddy Kelly, B Mulligan, J Gilmore (0-1 free), M Murray (0-1 free), C Mullan, R Pickering. Subs: O Mulligan (0-2 1free), R Mulgrew (0-2), G Fitzpatrick, M Hughes Senior Fixture Cookstown play Clonoe this Sunday with a 1pm throw in time. This is the final game of a long season for the Rocks. A win is a must in order to try and avoid relegation so a big crowd id expected at Paddy Cullen Park. Lotto This week's lotto numbers were 2, 4, 5, 21. There was no jackpot winner and four match three winners. Next weeks prize is £3500. Club AGM The club AGM will take place on Sunday 7th December at 4pm. All members are encouraged to attend this vital meeting. Nomination and motion forms can be obtained from Ciaran O'Neill. PIARSAIGH AN GHALLBHAILE SCOR NA NOG FINALS The club will be represented in two fronts in this year s Tyrone final of Scor na nOg, with participants in both Rince Seit and Aithriseoireacht. The club wishes Fedilma Brannigan and her team of Laura Gervin, Orlaith Donnelly, Sarah Quinn, Roisin Clarke, Amie Kane, Marie Kane, Emma Murphy and Lauren Kane all the best in the final of the Rince Seit and Lauren McCrory good luck in the final of the recitation. The finals are taking place in Killeeshill this Sunday the 23rd of November, with proceedings getting under way at 3pm. £5 for adults with children U16 free of charge. SENIOR FOOTBALL The senior team suffered a disappointing 1 point defeat to Aghyaran on Saturday. They now play Clonoe their last game of the league on Thursday the 27th of November in the Mid Ulster Sport Arena at 7.30pm. DINNER DANCE This year s dinner dance takes place in Kelly s Inn, Garvaghy on Friday the 28th of November. The meal will be served at 7.30pm sharp and music will be provided by Stage Two. Tickets are currently available from any committee member. FUND RAISING GALA The Club have a table at the St. Josephs Grammar School Fundraising Winter Gala in the Glenavon House Hotel on Friday 21st November. Formal dress. £50 per person. Anyone wishing to attend contact Paddy Corrigan. NEXT MEETING Committee members are reminded that the next meeting will be Monday 1st December at 8pm. CLUB NOTES Anyone that wishes to receive the club notes electronically can email [email protected] and ask to be included on the mailing list. Club notes can also be read online at www.galballygac.com

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