Club notes
November 10, 2009
Updates from the St Macartan's Ladies, Omagh St Enda's, Edendork St Malachy's, Galbally, Kildress, Aireagal Chiarain, Droim Ratha na Sarseil, An Baile Nua, An Chárraig Mhór, Loch Mhic Ruair' Naomh Treasa, Clann Na nGael, Gleann Eallaigh, An Mhaigh T'r na nÓg, Cookstown Fr Rocks, Ardboe O'Donovan Rossa, Clochar Eire Ogs, Derrylaughan Kevin Barry's and Ó Rathaille Chluain Eo clubs.
St Macartan's Ladies
Congratulations - Pride of place this week must go to the St. Macartan's Ladies and their management team who captured the Senior League title after an emphatic win over reigning champions Charraig Mhór at Trillick on Sunday. This victory completed the Championship and League Double for the first time since 1994. This has been a fantastic season for the Club which included an Ulster Club Final appearance. The Club would like to thank the huge support who came out all year to cheer on the girls and also all the generous Club Sponsors who so kindly gave the much needed financial backing which helped ensure success. Thanks is also due to our Team Physio Ciara who has been with the girls throughout plus Stevie Rice for his assistance. A special word of praise goes out to our Video man Raymond "Sam" Mullan who made sure all the game were captured for prosperity.
Well Done - On a busy weekend for the Club the U.16's were also in action on Saturday facing Killeeshil in the Grade 1. Championship Final. Played in atrocious conditions the young St. Mac's girls gave a good account of themselves but two missed penalties didn't help the cause against a strong Kileeshil side who also came out on top in the League Final. Despite defeat the girls have a great attitude and will provide a strong basis on which to develop in the next few years. Thanks goes out to the managers, Kevin "Rusty" Joline Donnelly and Lynda Donnelly for all their dedication over the long season.
100 Club Members Draw - The first draw in the 100 Club Draw was postponed last week due to festivities but hopefully it will resume again shortly. There are still some spaces in the Draw so anyone who hasn't yet renewed the membership please do so this week. This is the main source of revenue for the Club.
Jackpot Joker - The first draw of the new Jackpot took place on Friday night in the new abode of Dessie's Bar. The lucky no. drawn was 12 there was no Jackpot winner so the £20 lucky Dip winner went to Raymond Mc Meel, Augher. Envelopes are available in all Pubs and shops in Clogher & Augher plus Aghaloo.
DVD'S - A special Collection pack of DVD's to acknowledge the League and Championship campaign's will be available shortly, they would make an ideal Christmas present. They include some memorable interviews with some fantastic Characters of the Club plus capturing the most important action of what has been a most rewarding season. Please contact Eugene Mc Connell if anyone wishes to obtain a copy.
Club A.G.M. - The Annual General Meeting of the Club takes place on Sunday 6th Dec at 6pm in Eskra Community Hall. This is an opportunity for all parents and supporters of the Club to come along and play your part in helping the Club. Both old and new members are most welcome.
Good Luck - All in St Macartan's want to wish Joline Donnelly the very best of Luck as she hopes to bring home an All Star award to cap amarvellous year. The awards will take place on Saturday night in the City West Hotel, Dublin
Omagh St Enda's GAC Notes
Bingo continues tonight (Thursday) at 9pm in Healy Park with £4000 in prizemoney, including the usual £1000 house and many more useful prizes. Big bingo will return again on Thursday 10th December. Well done to Ulster and Joseph and Justin McMahon who defeated Munster in the final of the M Donnelly senior Inter Provincial championship in London last weekend. Our U17 team are due to participate in the Paul McGirr Memorial tournament in Dromore this Saturday. Check the website at www.omaghstendas.com for details.
Could all 17/20 year olds please leave your completed October training log at the old changing rooms notice board and collect the November schedule asap? The U14 Feile winning team have been invited to a competition in Ballyshannon this Sunday. The bus will leave St Colmcille's PS at 9am on Sunday. Well done to all the Scorn a nÓg competitors last weekend. Six acts got through to the final on 22nd November in Coalisland. The club would like to thank the recitation and instrumental music groups' for their time and commitment this year. Gaelic Start continues on Saturday in the CBS sports hall from 10am to 11.30am. All P1, P2 and P3 boys are still welcome to come along and join in the fun. Player of the week was Piotr Banasiak. The lotto winner was P Devlin who got four numbers from 2, 18, 20, 21, and 25. Could all members please return their lotto tickets on Wednesday evening? The jackpot now stands at £5000 and is a prize well worth winning. The club are campaigning to engage more members to play the club lotto and hope to visit members to enlist their support over the coming weeks. In addition we are appealing to anyone who has yet to sign up for the lotto to please come along to the club this Friday from 8-9.30pm. Many thanks to the people who have signed up to date. Recently the clubrooms have been used more and more for private parties/birthdays/anniversaries etc and have been getting excellent feedback. If you have a party coming up and would like details please contact a committee member. It is free for club members and is a good way to support the club. A date for your diary is Sat 30th January (and not the 3rd) when the dinner dance will be held in the Mellon. Also big plans are underway to hold this years Boxing Day match at a later time so that everyone can make a night of it at the club afterwards. Details are to follow. If anyone would like items from the club shop for Christmas they are asked to telephone Vicky O'Hagan (07845898306) or Sean McAnulla (0793928771). Sincere sympathy is expressed to the Morris family on the death of Willie John, father of our vice-chairman Liam and to the Groogan and Poyntz families on their recent bereavements.
Edendork St Malachy's
Congratulations to the winners of this months Members Monthly Draw, £500 Gary Currie, £200 Frank O'Brien, £100 each, Raymond Currie, Pat McAleer and Jim Devlin
Tickets for the Club Draw "Rising from the Ashes" are available from any committee member. The Draw has a top prize of a Volkwagen Golf, supplied by Gerry McVeigh Motors, a second prize of £1500 Holiday Vouchers and a third prize of £500. Tickets are £10 each or 3 for £20. Your help would be greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Garry Currie on 07834805588.
The Youth Presentation night took place in The Gables on Friday night. The Club would like to thank all those who helped organise and those who attended the event. Our thanks toThe Gables for a wonderful meal. Congratulations to the following winners, Camogie: Underage Player of the Year, Siun Devlin. Football; U-12 Joint Players of the Year, Conn Kilpatrick and Stephen Corr, U-12 Ladies Player of the Year, Erin Palmer. U-14 Player of the Year, Jarlath O'Rourke. U-14 Ladies Player of the Year, Siun Devlin. U-16 Player of the Year, Conor Little. U-16 Ladies Player of the Year, Aoife Molloy. Minor Player of the Year, Thomas Lowe. Minor Ladies Player of the Year, Lucy Mulholland. The Ladies Minors won the League and Championship double this year. The U-15 Og Sport Team won The Tyrone Og Sport and The Ulster Og Sport Plate. The Mooney Cup for Overall Underage Ladies Player of the Year, Emma Connolly. The John Girvan Cup for Overall Boys Underage Player of the Year, Darren McCurry. Pictures will be on the website later this week.
The Club would like to urge all members to support Home Furnishing Solutions attempt to break the world record of mattress dominoes. Its Thursday night and any adults that would like to take part should meet at 6.30 in Oaks centre. Everyone else can come along and support this event. All proceeds on the night are for Marie Curie. We wish Barry and Deirdre all the best in their attempt to break the world record!
The AGM will take place on Sunday 3rd January at 2:30pm in Edendork Primary School, nomination papers will be available soon from the Club Secretary Plunkett Donnelly, and will also be available to download from the website later this week.
Congratulations to Youth Player of the Year Darren McCurry who played for the Ulster U-16 Team before the Railway Cup in London on Sunday.
The Club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Quinn Family on the death of their beloved Peggy, formerly of the Glebe.
GALBALLY PEARSES
LADIES FOOTBALL
The Senior ladies season came to an end on Sunday. After a long wait the ladies played the league final on Sunday afternoon in Kildress against Killyclogher. The ladies set out to play this game without the experience of their injured captain and full forward Colleen Quinn. After a disappointing first half the team fought back well in the second half but left it to late. Killyclogher showed great teamwork and in the end had the edge to go on to win the game. Well done to the girls on reaching this stage and for gaining promotion next year to Division 2. Thanks to all the players for their hard work and dedication all year and to manager Tony Mc Veigh for all his commitment throughout the season.
YOUTH FOOTBALL
Friday the 4th of December is the date that has been set for the Youth Presentation evening. More details to follow.
CLUB SHOP
The club shop will be open this Saturday and every Saturday in the run up to Christmas from 12pm to 1pm.
CLUB NOTES
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MEETING
The next committee meeting will be 16th of November at 8pm.
Kildress
YOUTH FOOTBALL
A strength and conditioning course is been run every Tuesday night at 8.00 in Gortaclady. The course is for all players U 16, U 18, U 21 and currently under the age of 23.
The Youth Presentation Night for all players from U 8s up to U 16s will be on Friday 8th January in Sculleys.
THEOBALD WOLFE TONE
To celebrate the GAA's 125th Anniversary the club is hosting a special presentation on Theobald Wolfe Tone in Gortaclady on Sunday at 7.00.
LOTTO
This weeks winning lotto numbers were 5, 14, 16 & 21. There were no jackpot winners. However, 4 people matched 3 to win £25. They were; John Mc Garrity, Siobhan Conway, Sinead Daly & Irene Conway. Members on rota are Gerry Loughran, Mickey McNally and Martina Mallon.
COMMITTEE NEWS
Next Committee meeting will be Monday 14th December. The clubs AGM will be in Gortaclady on Sunday 3rd January at 3pm. The Annual Dinner Dance will be held in the Greenvale Hotel on Saturday 23rd January.
Aireagal Chiarain
Heartiest congratulations to our senior team and management who clinched the league title on Saturday with victory over Carrickmore. A low scoring opening half saw the sides level at the break, however, a strong finish ensured that the year ended with silverware. This brings the adult football to a close for the season and we thank all our players and management who represented the club with pride this year, at both senior and junior level. Thanks to all our underage players and officials for their year's efforts as well.
Congratulations to John, Enda and Davy who won the Railway Cup with Ulster on Sunday in London, 24 hours after tasting league success at home. It is an honour for any club to have a player representing them at provincial level, but to have three in the one year is unique.
The ladies' AGM has been changed to Friday December 11th at 7.30p.m. in Dunmoyle.
Congratulations to our ballad group and quiz team who qualified for the ScÛr na n"g county final which will be in Killyclogher on Sunday November 22nd. Commiserations to Dominic Douglas (Solo singing) and Joanne Nugent (Recitation) who both narrowly missed out after two fine performances.
There are a limited number of DVDs still available featuring our U8/10/12 teams showing off their footballing talent this year. Please contact Neilly McAleer to purchase a copy.
A Foundation level coaching course will be in Greencastle on Saturday November 21st as well as a child protection course on Thursday November 18th in the Moy. Anyone interested in taking underage teams next year, who does not have these qualifications must attend.
The mass for deceased members of the club will go ahead this Thursday at 8.00p.m. in Ballymacilroy and a large turnout is expected.
Alphalot letters this week are H I J N Q. £25 lucky dip winners are Donna McDermott, May McNally, Vincent McRory and Ben Sherry. Next week's jackpot will be £17400.
Droim Ratha na Sarseil
Well done to the ballad, instrumental and quiz Scor na nOg groups who reached the Tyrone final on Sunday. Good luck to the under 16 girls who play in the championship final tonight (Thursday) at 7.30pm. The venue has yet to be decided. Good luck also to Sinead as she goes to the All-Star awards on Saturday night. Thanks to everyone who helped out at the youth presentation on Saturday night. Congratulations to all who won awards and special thanks to Dermot Carlin and Sinead McLaughlin for presenting the awards. We look forward to seeing all the youth members in February. The club extends sympathy to the Slevin family, Dromore, and the Morris family, Newtownstewart, on their recent sad bereavements. Anyone who would like kit for Christmas should contact Anne on 07725258935. The last fundraiser of the year takes place tomorrow night (Friday) with a table quiz in The Coach Inn. It starts at 9pm with Peter Donaghey as quizmaster. Please come along, enjoy a good night's craic and support the club. The Mass for all deceased club members will take place at St Mary's Church, Drumragh, on Thursday November 26 at 8pm. The club AGM will take place at Clanabogan Hall at 2pm on Sunday November 29. All members are invited to attend. This week's lucky lotto numbers were E K N X Y. No jackpot winner but the five £10 winners were Ann Bresnahan, Damian Simpson, Laurence Loughran, S McCrory and J McCrory. Next week's jackpot is £2,250 and the draw will take place in Brodericks.
An Baile Nua
Unfortunately our Senior team were beaten by Emyvale in the Ulster Club Championship last Saturday by a single point. We wish Emyvale every success in the semi-final. Well done to all the players,and management on reaching the Ulster Club Championship and we look forward to next season playing Intermediate football. Thanks to everyone who supported the team in any way. The club are launching a Cairde An Baile Nua scheme and are having a launch night on Friday 13th November in St Eugene's Hall at 7.30pm. Guest speaker, Mark Conway, will be in attendance. A buffet will be served and this launch is open to everyone and families are welcome. Come along and find out about how you can help further develop our club. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 16th November at 7.30pm. All members asked to attend and anyone who would like to join the committee are very welcome. Lotto Numbers were 7, 10, 11 and 20. Angela McNulty and Philomena McAneny win £25 each. Lotto Jackpot is £425 next week. Winner for Week 26 of the 30 week draw was Agnes Duffy. Can all ticket sellers please call to Teresa on Thursday night between 7.00 to 8.00pm with all ticket money to date please. Hard luck to the Quiz team who represented the club in the County semi-final of Scor na nOg on Sunday. DVD of the Junior Championship on sale priced £10, contact Maureen. Bodhran Classes Tuesday night at 8.30pm this week due to the AGM. Youth club for Primary 4 to Primary 7 children on Tuesday nights in the clubrooms from 6.00 - 8.00pm. All welcome. We extend deepest sympathy to the Mc Bride family on the death of their father,John, our esteemed Vice President. We also extend sympathy to the Morris family on the death of Willie John. Mary Queen of the Gaels pray for them.
An Chárraig Mhór
Not quite the 'Winter of Discontent' but most certainly the weekend of discontent. The league final did not go our way on Saturday and we lost out to Errigal Ciaran at Pomeroy. With resources stretched to the limit it was not to be our day and the league trophy slipped from our grasp yet again. The players and management will look forward to a well earned rest after another tough year. The ladies did not fair much better on Sunday morning at Trillick when they lost out to St Mc Cartan's in their league final. Holding out well in the first half the flood gates opened in the second and with numerical advantage heavily stacked in favour of Mc Cartan's there was only going to be one outcome. Again the girls will look forward to a winter of rest and relaxation. Thanks to Conor and Mickey for their commitment and dedication this year which as usual was unwavering. Time for both senior teams to reflect on past glories and to plot an assault on their respective campaigns next year. Anyone interested in attended a two day Level One coaching course please get in touch with Ryan Daly. The date for this years AGM will be Nov 29th. Nomination papers are currently being distributed and should be returned no later than November 14th. Anyone member who did not receive a nomination form but should have please get in touch with Pat Nugent or Paula Cuddy. Well done to our Scór na Nóg participants who represented the Club at the weekend and qualified for the next round. Commiserations to Christopher, Patrick and Tarlagh who were unlucky to be knocked out in the Quiz. Our club presents 'Tyrone's Got Talent' On Sat 14th and Fri 20th November in the Patrician Hall at 8 pm. Tickets are available at £8 on the following numbers 07853282563 and 02880761906. Please get in touch asap as many of the tickets are already gone for the first night. A Christmas Club is now open in the club shop for anyone who wants to avail of it in the run up to the Christmas season. If anyone wants to pre-order club merchandise please do so now to allow plenty of time to get the items in and to avoid disappointment. New club kit also bags are now on sale. Shop opening times will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. A total of £1800 was raised by the Vincent Gormley Master Tournament this year. Thanks to all who contributed in any way. Lotto Numbers: 35,11,13,14,16: 13 winners with 3 numbers. Next weeks jackpot £1400.
Loch Mhic Ruair' Naomh Treasa
The clubs Youth Presentation Evening will take place next Thursday evening (19th November) at 7:30pm in the Clubrooms when all teams from U-8 up to U-14 will be present. Parents of Children are also encouraged to attend.
All Committee members, anyone who played Senior or Reserve Football in 2009 and all those who managed teams (Adult or Underage) or helped in any way are invited to a buffet in the clubrooms this Saturday night at 8pm. This will be followed by a disco, which is open to everyone. All support would be greatly appreciated. (The Clubrooms will be open from 7:30pm)
The Annual General Meeting of the Club will take place on Sunday 13th December at 6:00pm and it is hoped as many Members as possible attend.
The Dinner Dance will be on Saturday 16th January in the Greenvale Hotel Cookstown.
Deepest Sympathies are extended to the Grogan, Mullan and Morris Families on their recent bereavements.
Lotto numbers drawn last week were 7, 20, 22 and 23. Tanya Mc Keown receives £50 with the jackpot currently standing at £3,200.
Clann Na nGael CLG
Football
Congratulations to Stephen O'Neill, who last weekend captained Ulster to victory over Munster in the Interprovincal Final in London.
Lotto
Last week's numbers were 8, 17, 21, 22. Winner: Kathleen Quinn. Next Jackpot is £2950
Up-coming Events
The monthly ìMust-Goî bingo will be back in Aughabrack Hall on Wednesday 25th, with a prize pool of £2550 including a guaranteed Jackpot of £1000 this is a must for all Bingo fans.
The club's Dinner Dance has been booked for Friday 5th February 2010.
AGM
This year's AGMs have been set, the ladies will be on this Sunday, 15th November at 3pm in Dunnamanagh clubrooms, and the men's will be on 29th November. Nominations papers have been distributed, please return them A.S.A.P. Parents of our underage girls and all senior players are asked to attend. The men's AGM has been set for Sunday 29th of November.
GLEANN ÉALLAIGH NOTES
November Draw Winner: £500 Gabriel Treanor Gortin, £250 Patsy and Mary McCullagh, £100 Johnny McCullagh, £50 John McGillion Glenroan, £50 Kieran McCullagh, £50 Bridie McCullagh (Fairview). All outstanding grand draw ticket monies must be paid to the committee no later than Monday 16th November at 8pm or the ticket will not be included in the grand draw. Dinner Dance tickets will be on sale from Leo's or Carolan's shop at £22.50pp. The Dinner Dance is organised for Saturday 21st November at the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey. The club would like to encourage the pre-purchase of tickets to allow numbers to be forward to the hotel The meal will be served at 8pm sharp. A bus is being arranged for departure from Leo's at 7pm sharp. Please contact Karen Conway / Nicola Sheerin for details.
Nomination forms for Ladies and Men's AGM are available via e-mail from secretaries Nicola/Peter or can be collected from local shops. These forms must be completed and returned by 15th November for the Ladies AGM on 18th November at 7.30pm or by Friday 4th December for the Men's AGM on Sunday 13th December at 2pm. Any club member wishing to join the committee should complete a Nomination Form indicating how they are willing to assist with the running of the club
Ladies and Men's Club gear is available for order for Christmas. Please contact Sean McConnell or Anne Harkin to place an order. A caretaker is required by the club during the football season for 1-1.5hrs per week. Anyone interested should contact Peter Lindsay. A day trip has been organised for the U14 Ladies double winning team following this year's successes. The trip takes place on Saturday 14th November. Please contact Claire Kildunne / Amanda McCrory. Coaches and members please note that a Foundation Coaching Award will be held in Greencastle on Saturday 21st November. The fee for the course is £25 and the course also provides training in Child Protection. Contact Eunan Lindsay for details.
An Mhaigh T'r na nÓg G.A.C. Notes
Youth Presentation
Tyrone's three-time All-Ireland winning manager, Mickey Harte, will be the special guest at this weekend's An Mhaigh T'r na nÓg G.A.C. Annual Youth Presentation. The event will be held in the Moy Parochial Hall this Sunday evening (15th November) at 7.00pm.
A special dvd of some of this year's underage events will be on sale on the night. Tea and sandwiches will also be provided. All male and female players from Under 6 to Minor level are encouraged to attend. All family members and friends of our youth players are also invited to come along. Everyone welcome!
Church Events
All available adult and youth members of An Mhaigh G.A.C. are requested to attend the special Induction Mass of our new parish priest, Fr Gabriel Bannon, in St John's Church, Moy this Saturday evening (14th November) at 6.30pm.
Meanwhile, our club's Annual Mass for Deceased Members will be celebrated in St John's Church, Moy on Saturday 21st November at 6.30pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
Philadelphia, Here I Come!
Due to popular demand, the Moy Players will be performing their hugely successful production of Philadelphia, Here I Come! in the Bardic Theatre, Donaghmore for two nights only at the end of November.
Having played to packed audiences in the Moy Parochial Hall, Seanie Donaghy and company have accepted an invitation to stage two final shows in the refurbished Bardic Theatre on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November at 7.45pm.
For box office and further information, please contact Colin on 077 52478618 or Mary on 077 52858788. Those who wish to attend either the Friday or Saturday night performance should book their tickets early to avoid disappointment. Admission is £10.
Poker Classic
An Mhaigh T'r na nÓg G.A.C. will be holding a Texas Hold'em Poker Classic in the Ryandale Hotel, Moy on Friday 4th December. The event will start at 7.30pm and there is a minimum Top Prize of £300. Top six finishers will all receive prizes.
Admission is £20 and all money raised will go towards club funds. Tickets are available from all senior squad members. For more information, please contact either: Ciaran Conroy, Turlough McKearney, Tomas McNicholl, Francie McQuade, Philip Jordan or Ryan O'Neill.
Gaelic Start Nursery Club
An Mhaigh G.A.C. Gaelic Start Nursery Club, for kids aged six years and under, continues to take place in the Moy Parochial Hall each Tuesday evening from 6.15pm to 7.00pm. Children can come along at 6.00pm with a chance for free play for the first 15 minutes. However, parents must be present to supervise their children while the coaches are setting up the various activities.
This weekly indoor event, which provides the young kids with plenty of fun and exercise, has been very well attended to date. All children should bring warm gear and their own water bottle. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to come along and help out at each of the sessions. For further information, please contact Karol McQuade.
Club T'r na nÓg
More and more people are continuing to sign up to Club T'r na nÓg each week. Launched back in July of this year, this exciting new project is open to any individual, family or business who wish to join. Get the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to the future of An Mhaigh G.A.C. as a growing and developing club for the men, women and children in our community.
An Mhaigh G.A.C. has been making significant progress both on and off the field in recent years. However, we recognise the need for continued development to accommodate ever increasing participation. Some of the main objectives of Club T'r na nÓg are: the raising of sufficient funds for day-to-day running costs; the continued development of our training pitch, lighting and all-weather surface; the purchase of new club equipment; more investment in youth development; and the acquisition of land.
The Club T'r na nÓg package incorporates club membership for the year and free admission to all senior league home games. Members who sign up will receive an individual member card and a Club T'r na nÓg special edition Regatta jacket. Business subscribers will receive a pitch side advertisement. There will also be a Club T'r na nÓg newsletter sent out to all subscribers on a quarterly basis, keeping members updated on progress within the club.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Club T'r na nÓg and/or would like to receive further information about this project, please contact any member of An Mhaigh G.A.C.'s executive or development committee. "Nil tobar ar bith gan chosen".
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Colin Mackle (P.R.O.)
Cookstown Fr Rocks
This week's lotto numbers were 3,15,19,24. There was no jackpot winner and eight match three winners who each receive £15. The prize next week is £1600.
Fr Rocks March on in Ulster
Fr Rocks progressed to the Ulster Intermediate Semi Final, following a hard earned victory over Down champions Ballymartin, at Pairc Esler on Sunday. This was Fr Rocks first game in four weeks and they displayed some ring rust in the opening minutes, with a lethargic start which saw them trail by three points with five on the clock. It was Brian Mulligan who broke the deadlock in the eight minute with a well taken score. The sides were level minutes later after an Owen Mulligan free was followed by a great individual effort from Conor O'Hare. Ballymartin responded straight away with two well worked scores from their full forward to leave them in command. In the sixteenth minute a high ball into the Ballymartin defence was well collected by Raymond Mulgrew, who fed the ball to the onrushing Brian Mulligan, a great dummy opened the defence and Brian found the back of the net, with a brilliant finish to leave the Rocks a point ahead. An Owen Mulligan free a minute later extended a lead which Cookstown would hold for the rest of the game. Fr Rocks wasted a number of opportunities to stretch further ahead just before half time, but took the field with renewed vigour in the second half, however it was Ballymartin who closed the gap, with a converted 45 after three minutes. Fr Rocks did begin to play some good football and a free kick from Owen Mulligan and another excellent Brian Mulligan score restored the lead to three points, however Ballymartin again showed great resilience and replied with two scores to leave just a point between the teams with ten minutes to go. The dismissal of Gary Fitzpatrick for a second yellow appeared to turn the contest in favour of the Down men, but the Fr Rocks players rose to the challenge and produced a devastating spell of attacking football. It was kick started in the twentieth minute of the half, when the marauding Conor O'Hare, charged forward to latch onto a breaking ball and fired a brilliant effort to the back of the Ballymartin net, seconds later substitute John Gilmore showed great composure to split the posts and a brilliant effort from Barry Mulligan left the Down men stunned, with the Rocks kicking 1-2 in a magnificent three minute spell, which effectively ended the game. Ballymartin had no answer and it was left to Christopher Eastwood to finish the scoring from a free kick in the thirtieth minute. The final scoreline finished 2-9 to 0-8 in favour of the Rocks, who now face Monaghan Harps in the semi final next Sunday. This was another excellent team performance, there were also outstanding individual displays from Shea McGarrity and Barry Hughes in defence and Jason Quinn and Brian Mulligan in attack. The Fr Rocks team lined out as follows; M Rea, R Pickering, S Monaghan, P McGurk, S McGarrity, B Hughes, C O'Hare (1-1), G Fitzpatrick, R Mulgrew, J Quinn, B Mulligan (0-1), Brian Mulligan (1-2), C Eastwood (0-1), O Mulligan (0-3, 3 frees), M Murray. Subs: Philip Kelly, J Gilmore (0-1), B O'Neill, Paddy Kelly, K Devlin.
Senior Fixture
Fr Rocks seniors are back in Ulster Club action again this weekend when they play Monaghan Harps in the Ulster Semi Final. The venue and time have not been confirmed at the time of print, please check the club website for further details.
www.fatherrocks.com
Check out the website for all breaking news from the club www.fatherrocks.com Members, players, supporters and Gaels throughout the world will now be able to catch up with club affairs with the click of a button. The website offers a range of features including latest club news, fixtures, results as well as an insight into club history and a club message board. Why not log on to the new site and catch up with all the goings on at the club. Members can also register details on the new site and will soon be able to receive text messages and e-mails about club affairs. The club would like to encourage all members to register their contact details on the new site. If anyone would like to add any content to the website, such as old photographs to the club memorabilia section, then please forward them to the club P.R.O at [email protected].
Lotto 100
The club are currently embarking on a new lotto fundraiser. The aim is to try and increase lotto sales to help with the ongoing development of Paddy Cullen Park. Our aim is to try and encourage 200 people to pay the weekly club lotto via Standing Order. For just £8.50 per month, £2.12 per week you will get two lines of lotto numbers per week and one free week per year. This will help the club in securing future funding. Details of lotto 100 and a standing order form can be obtained from all committee members and from the website. In the coming weeks members will also be able to play the club lotto online at the club website. All of these things can do such much to help the development of the club and members support would be greatly appreciated.
Club AGM
The club AGM will take place on Sunday 13th December at 3pm. All members are encouraged to attend this vital meeting. Nomination and motion forms can be obtained from secretary Kieran O'Neill.
Ardboe O'Donovan Rossa
Lotto:Lotto numbers for Friday 6th November were 16,17,24 & 27. There was 6 "Match 3" winners. Jackpot now £3,500. Strictly Come Dancing:
Due to popular demand upstairs Minor Hall tickets are now on sale for the event. Minor Hall tickets are priced at £10 and are available from Forbes Spar and memebers of the Organising Committee.
A Matinee/Dress Rehearsal will take place on Sunday 22nd November in the Parish Centre at 2pm. This is for primary school children only and will be followed by a disco for the children at 4pm to 6pm. Admission £3
Quiz:
The weekly Thursday night Quiz is now up and running again in the Parish Centre, hosted by Quiz-Master Gerry Higgins. Start time 9pm.
Clochar Eire Ogs
LOTTO
The lucky dip winners winning £10 each: J.F. Mc Kenna (Mc Kenna's Bar), Leanne Mc Kenna (Ferndale) Pat Mc Kenna (Ballagh Road) x 2 and Geraldine Shields. The lucky numbers were 2, 11, 14 and 22. The jackpot next week is £1400, please support your club!
YOUTH
The Annual Youth Presentation awards night will take place this Sunday the 15th Nov in Fatima Hall at 7pm. The Team Calendar will also be launched at the presentation awards and it will be on sale on the night!
Scr na nìg
The Instrumental group and the Quiz team represented the club last weekend in the semi final of Scr na nìg however despite their best efforts they did not get through to the final. The instrumental group performed very well and quiz team tried their best, both teams were a credit to the club and their families. Well done!
CLUB INFORMATION
Now that football is over for the year, if you boys (and girls) want to stay fit over the winter months, Garry's Gym is open Mon-Wed 5pm-9pm; Thur-Fri 5-8.30pm and Sat 9.30am-11.30am. Thursday from 7.30-8.30pm is ladies only.
AGM
The club's annual AGM will take place on Sunday 29th of November. Any member who needs a nomination form or wishes to put forward a motion at the AGM should contact the club secretary. All nomination forms must be completed by the 11th of November.
The next club meeting will take place on Wednesday the 11th of November in Fatima Hall at 8pm.
Fund Raising Draw for 900 Litres Home Heating Oil; Tickets are now available for the annual Fund raising Christmas Draw and are available in all the shops and Pubs both in Augher & Clogher and from any Committee member. Tickets are £2 each or 3 for £5.
MARIE CURIE INFORMATION
There will be a Marie Curie Meeting on Wednesday the 11th of November in the Youth Centre, Augher at 8.30pm.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Francis and Caroline Lowry on the birth of their baby boy Michael!
Credit Union AGM will take place on the 23rd of November at 8.30pm in the Rathmore Bar in Clogher.
The Ulster Cancer Foundation are holding a variety concert on Friday the 20th of November in Augher Community Hall, there will be a show case of local talent on the night.
St Macartans Primary School is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and as part of its celebrations there will be a Mass on Friday 27th of November at 7pm in St Patrick's Church followed by refreshments afterwards in the school, all welcome!
Derrylaughan Kevin Barry's G.A.C.
The annual Club Dinner Dance and GAA 125YR celebrations will be held in the Glenavon House Hotel on Friday the 20th of November with a reception at 7.30PM and the meal starting at 8.00PM SHARP! Tickets for the celebration priced at £30 are going like hot cakes, numbers are limited and as the exact number of seats have to be notified to the Glenavon on Saturday 14th you should have booked and paid for your tickets before 10pm this Friday 13th November.
YOU the Derrylaughan members have made your decisions on our All-star Teams!!! The top three names for each position are now known. The final 15 All-Stars for each team are known only to the independent panel that has counted and scrutinised the votes. No member of the Derrylaughan club, including the organising committee, knows who these 15 are. The scrutinising panel was made up of three people with a strong interest in and knowledge of Gaelic Games and who have no connection with our club. They are the ones who will reveal the top 15 Football and Camogie All-Stars at our celebration night.
Before the All-Stars teams are announced you will have a chance to win prizes on that night by choosing your team out of these 45 names and handing your entry in at the door of the Glenavon accompanied by a contribution of £5. Envelope entry forms are available in Falls' shop and bar as well as on the night. The entries exactly matching or nearest to the final 15 will be entered in a draw for substantial prizes.
So, get your thinking caps back on, pick your team, Football or Camogie or both, and bring your entries to a night to remember on Friday 20th. The tickets are available from any committee member, our Chairperson Bronagh Carney on 07703594967 or in Falls' shop.
Lotto no's drawn Nov 8th were 2. 5. 18. 24. Chris Wilkinson, Mullinahoe Rd, Michaela McIvor, Derrychrin Pk, Anna McCann, The Avenue and Pat Cushnahan, Kanes Rd, all matched 3 no's for £15 each. Jackpot now @ £750. As from Nov 15th the lotto numbers will be from a choice of 1 - 30.
Could all members and coaches in particular please note the following courses being made available. The GAA and Derrylaughan Kevin Barry's require that all adults working with children through Gaelic Games take the child protection course. Contact Barry Donaghy for further information:
A Child protection course (Venue: Greencastle) on Wednesday 18th November and a Foundation award football course (Venue: Greencastle) on Saturday 21st November. To reserve a place on either of these courses please contact Anne Daly on 028 82249060 / [email protected]. All course fees must be paid in advance of the course commencing or on the day of the course. The Foundation award football fee is £25 (includes child protection course fee) and the Child protection course fee on its own costs £5.
As a club fundraising initiative for both the club and Children's Cancer Charity local households will receive from Cookstown Textile Company a couple of recycling bags to recycle clothes and textiles. The more clothes we recycle the more we fundraise for our club. If members or households run out of recycling bags, black bin liners can be used, but all bags must be filled to the top and tied. The collection date is the morning of 4th December.
Well done to our very own quiz team, instrumental and novelty acts who represented the club well but were narrowly defeated in Scor in Kildress last Saturday. Many thanks also to those who helped prepare all our teams and entrants. Pleas note that any members interested in using the club facilities over the autumn/winter period should contact either Gerard Donaghy or Bronagh Carney for keys and ensure that the lights and showers aren't left on unnecessarily. Any member who has keys for the clubrooms is asked to return them to Sean Cushnahan or any other committee member asap.
Visit our club website at http://kevinbarrys.tyrone.gaa.ie/ for more information on teams, games, results, tables and upcoming events etc. Club merchandise is now for sale at Coalisland Clothing co. (kit bags, t-shirts, jerseys, jackets etc) and would make the ideal Christmas Present so get in early! If anyone would like their name added to the list of people receiving club notes via e-mail please contact James Quinn on 07891518478 or at [email protected]
Ó Rathaille Chluain Eo
To continue on with our "125years Celebration of the GAA" Clonoe O`Rahillys are hosting their annual Fior Ceili on the 14th November in the Clonoe Community Centre. Music is from the Ardmore Ceili Band and everyone is welcome to come along and support your club.
Clonoe O Rahaillys would like to thank our 3 acts that took part in the Scór Semi-Final in Kildress on Saturday night, Clár Dorman, Saoirse O' Neill, Aoife Lyttle, Shane Convery, Declan Mc Clure, Eamonn Duffin and Thomas Martin. Comhghairdeas libh! Well done to the Novelty Act and Quiz Team who are now through to the Final on Sunday 22nd November in Coalisland Parochial Centre at 3pm. Also thanks to Colleen O' Neill, Brian Duffin, Michelle Campbell and Kelly Sahin for all their help with the Novelty Act. Go raibh maith agaibh go leir.
The Launch of the "Brawl in the Hall" Boxing DVD will be held/Shown in the Bar on Saturday Night from 8pm. DVD's will be on sale for £10. Contact Martin 07725513719 for more Details.
Monthly Draw
The Monthly Draw was held on Saturday Night past and the Winners were: £500 Brian O'Neill, 5x£100 Eamon Hughes, Sean McCabe, Emmet Taggart & Marie Lynch x2.
Lotto
Last weeks lotto numbers were 8, 17, 23, 24. No Jackpot Winner. Jim O'Donaill & Conor McCaughey matched 3 numbers. All Lotto money is to be returned to the bar by 9pm each Thursday Night.
All Club merchandise including the new Jersey, tracksuit and hoody are available from Laurence Dooey (COALISLAND CLOTHING).
The Community Centre facilities are available for private bookings. To book sports facilities contact Ciaran O'Neill, and for social club bookings contact Pat Doris Snr; both on 02887 746079.
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