St. Marys Notes 28/06/2009 Minors The minors entertained The Downs on Friday 26/06/2009 in Rochfortbridge. Going into this game with a 100% record, St Marys knew that this would be their biggest test to date. The game started well for St Marys as they dominated possession and scored some great points to take a healthy lead. Then a succession of goal chances presented themselves and were in turn spurned. Instead, The Downs got a goal and then began to settle into the game and as the first half closed they were the team dictating the play. The second half began with The Downs dominating and at one stage they had built up a commanding 5 point lead. It looked like curtains for St Marys, but one thing this team has is character and they dug in and clawed their way back into the game. A courageous goal from Brendan Keegan and a fine point from Eddie Alford tied the game and St Marys held on for a point. A tough battle this was and it should stand both teams in good stead. St Marys will have learnt from this game and they can go forward and improve from here on. Final Score: St Marys 1-10, The Downs 1-10. Panel: Devin Whitstun, Cathal Coyle, Wayne Gahan, Conor Duigenan, Dwayne Leavy, Cian Kinsella, Ger Glennon, Paul Carey, Ray O'Sullivan, Eoin Gorman, Eoin Nugent, Colin Gavin, Paul Rabbitte, Shane Kiernan, Brendan Keegan, Eddie Alford, Paul Plunkett, Declan Lennon, Lee Wallace, Dermot Judge, Jamie Rogers, Dean Darcy, Jordan Reid, P.J. Smyth, Joe Guiden, Jake Byrne. U12s On the same evening, also in Rochfortbridge, the U12s took on Delvin in a back fixture. St Marys U12s have been on a bit of a roll recently and were hoping to keep up the progress in this game. St Marys took to the field with a few players playing in new positions and were hopeful that the new formation would prove to be successful. The early stages of the game were cagy as both teams felt out the opposition. St Marys drew first blood and then proceeded to notch up some good scores. Delvin tried gallantly to keep in touch but the home defence were protective of their goals and yielded precious little to their opponents. As a result St Marys held a handsome lead at half-time. The second half was much more even and some great football was played as the game moved from end to end. In the end however, the first half performance proved to be insurmountable and St Marys came out as deserving winners. This team is now beginning to play with a degree of fluency that was absent in the early games. Further progress needs to be made but with the proper application at training this can be achieved. Squad: Cormac Dunne, Mark Hyland, Matthew Bradley, Sean Downey (Castlelost), Lee Carpenter, Fionn Daly, Eddie Whelehan, Anthony Brady, Saya Nxumalo, Sean Lyster, Francis Duffy, Liam Metcalfe, Eoin Fallon, Andrew Bollard, Patrick O'Connor, Jamie Rooney, Shane Bollard, David Cole, DavidWalsh, Jude Keegan, Dylan Hanrahan, Aaron Scully, Cian Gahan, Cathal Moran , Nathan Raftis, Sean Downey (Park), Ciaran Taylor Website Check out the website on http://www.stmarys.westmeath.gaa.ie/index.html. Anyone who has any photos or information that can be put on this site is asked to contact the site administrator. Astro Turf There are some remaining slots available. For booking details ring 086-3790766 to obtain a game on the best facilities in the Midlands. Club Gear A selection of club coats and other gear is still available. Wear your club colours with pride. Contact Anne Gavin on 087 6400796. Lotto The weekly lotto draw took place in Lysters on Friday 26/06/2009. The numbers drawn were 6, 15, 26, and 29. There was no Jackpot winner and 7 match 3 winners who each receive 45.00. The Jackpot now goes forward to next week when it will be worth 11200.00. Draw will take place in Wallaces. Sponsored Cycle. St Marys are having a sponsored cycle on Saturday 04/07/09. Meeting in Rochfortbridge at 3 p.m. , bikes and riders will be transported to Roscommon (Clan na Gael) where the cycle will commence at 4 p.m. Anybody wishing to participate should contact Ann Gavin on 087 6400796 for a sponsorship card. This promises to be a fun event and will be followed by a barbeque in Dalys that night. Training Minors; Monday night in Old Pitch U-16s;Thursday at 7.30 and Sundays at 12 Old Pitch. U-14s:Contact mentors re exact times U-12s; Sunday Mornings at 12.30 and Thursdays at 7 New Pitch. U-10s; Saturdays at 10.30, New Pitch Intermediates: Tuesdays and Fridays in Old Pitch Fixtures Wed 01/07/2009 U12s home vs Moate All-Whites @ 7.30 p.m. Fri 05/07/2009 Minors away to Ballynacargy @ 11.30 a.m. Sun 03/07/2009 ACFL Div 3 home to Loghnavalley @ 7.30p.m. Contact If there is any news or items you would like included in the notes contact Ray Lyster 086 8325944 or [email protected] . Tweet

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