RESULTS

U21 FC Q/F
St. Patrick's 5-10
Clara 1-02

Div. 3 HL
Edenderry 2-13
Kinnitty 2-10

U14 FL
Tullamore 2-07
Edenderry 5-07

FIXTURES

WED 26 MARCH 8.00pm
Div. 1 FL V Ballycumber (TUBBER)

FRI 29 MARCH 8.00pm
U21 FC S/F V St. Broughans (Croghan)

SAT 29 MARCH 4.00pm
Div. 3 FL V Clonmore Harps (HOME)
U14 HL V CRC Gaels (HOME - Oaklands)

SUN 30 MARCH 5.00pm
Div. 1 FL V Tullamore (HOME)

MON 31 MARCH 7.00pm
U14 FL V DER Gaels (Pullogh)

TUE 1 APRIL 7.00pm
U16 FL V Durrow (Ballinamere)

WED 2 APRIL 7.30pm
MFL V Na Fianna (Geashill)

FRI 4 APRIL 8.00pm
Div. 1 FL V Rhode (AWAY)

SAT 5 APRIL 2.00pm
U14 HL V Ferbane/Belmont (Moystown)

SAT 5 APRIL 5.00pm
Div. 3 FL V Cappincur (AWAY)

SUN 6 APRIL 11.30am
U16 HL V Drumcullen Óg (HOME)



U21 FC Semi Final

St. Patricks 5-10
Clara 1-02
St. Patricks were surprised to meet little resistance from Clara in this U21 Q/F Clash at Croghan on Saturday afternoon after both teams due in the same competition just a few months ago.

There is a full report on the game elsewhere in the paper and St. Patricks take on St. Broughan's in the Semi Final this coming Friday at 8pm in Croghan.

Team: Alex Kenny, Andrew Forde, Daniel Nolan, Mark Abbott, Damien Sadowski, David Moloney, Gary Blong, Cian Lawton, Oran Lawton, Sean Moriarty, Ciaran Farrell, Leslie Nolan, Sean Doyle, Aaron McDonnell, Mikie Clear.

Subs: David Hughes for Damien Sadowski, Jamie Dolan for Daniel Nolan, Lee Hyland for Sean Moriarty.


Div. 3 Hurling League

Edenderry 2-13
Kinnitty 2-10

The morning after the night before - following a successful awards night where Sean Óg Farrell picked up player of the year, Sean was on hand to play midfield and help the Reds to a league win over Kinnitty.

Edenderry fielded a strong team with David Hanlon available to play, he posed a real threat to the Kinnitty defense and bagged 1-6 on the day. Overall the lads will be happy with this win and performance and it kick starts their season.

TEAM: D. Farrelly, J. Geraghty, J. Merrick, P. Mangan, J. Coffey, C. Carey, P. Manley, P. Hanlon, S. Óg Farrell, J. Carey, E. Kelly, J. Gormley, D. Hanlon, S. Connell, S. Kelly.

SUBS: T. Monahan, C. Connell, C. Guing

U14 Football League

Tullamore 2-07
Edenderry 5-07

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Edenderry U14's travelled to Tullamore Monday night for a game under lights. In horrendous conditions, the lads battled hard and opened their season with a win over the Blues. Peter Butler bagged 2-01 for the Reds in a great display at full forward; akin to the Bomber Liston. Twenty players in total travelled and they all played their part in the win with some excellent defence shown at times particularly in the second half when the Reds played against the wind.

The inter-change system was used to great effect and all players received a good amount of game time.

TEAM: L. Cox, S. O'Grady, D. Lowry, J. Guing, J. Perry (1-0), A. Harte, C. Harris, C. McCarthy, J. Coates (0-02), C. Breen (1-01), C. Farrell, C. Nolan (1-02), E. Tyrell, P Butler (2-01), B. Nolan (0-01).

SUBS: C. Farrell, R. Glynn, A. Mangan, D. Slevin, R. Egan

A MEMORABLE NIGHT AT EDENDERRY GAA
The 'Annual Night of the Reds' which incorporated the Annual Awards night and launch of the Easter Rising lived up to its billing and proved to be a night not to be missed. Offaly legend and RTE Pundit Michael Duignan acted as MC for the event and proved highly entertaining.

A host of Awards were made on the night including;
Minor ladies player of the year: Ciara Brady.
Minor player of the year: Mark Abbott
U21 player of the year: Cian Lawton
Junior player of the year: Paul 'Ozzie' Cummins
Senior ladies player of the year: Kym Furey
Junior hurler of the year: Sean Óg Farrell
Senior player of the year: Ciaran Hurley
Supporter of the year: Peter Guing
Club person of the year: Christy Noonan
Hall of Fame award: Finbarr Cullen

In addition the Club recognised the outstanding service given by Pat Nolan over many years and Officially marked his election as Honorary Life President to join Eddie Kenny in the dual role.

Special presentations were also made to Seanie Farrell and Wayne Mooney. Seanie is emigrating to Spain with his wife Yvonne and the Club acknowledged his contribution on the night also. Wayne Mooney retired from Senior Football in 2013 and the Club marked that occasion and the fact that Wayne played every season with the Reds since 1996 uninterrupted. Padraig Foy a former team-mate of Wayne led a fitting tribute to one of the all-time Greats.

Some of the highlights of the night included the interviews conducted with Sean Óg Farrell and Finbarr Cllen by the one and only Michael Duignan. The interviews proved very insightful and highly entertaining.

Michael also interviewed John McDonnell and Scottish Shinty Player Paul Creighton (How travelled in full Highlands Dress) to mark the Official Twinning of Edenderry GAA and Glasgow Mid Argyall Shinty Club. John has big plans to develop a Celtic Festival around this twinning and some major announcements will be made soon on this venture.

This part of the evening was brought to a close by the Chairman Colm Cummins who thanked all those in attendance for their continued support. He spoke of the progress the club has made in recent years and how it has very ambitious plans to grow over the coming years. He called for continued support from the membership and highlighted that some major developments would be undertaken very soon and the committee will require the full backing of the people of Edenderry.

The Club has now successfully held an Awards Night over the last 4 years and all were in agreement that the best two were 2010 and 2013 both held in the Pavilion. Thereore the Committee has decided that in keeping with the Club Plan and Annual Awards will be held in the Pavilion and in the month of November each year - at the close of the season.

Well done to all of the organizing committee and officers on the night for their excellent contribution. 


EASTER RISING PART II - LAUNCH
Michael Duignan, Willie Forde and Pat McBride were on hand at the Annual Night of the Reds to launch the upcoming night with their boxers present. There was much banter among the fighters and rival supporters and the 19th of April promises to be another excellent night at Edenderry GAA.

OFFALY U21's
Hard luck to Sean Moriarty, Sean Doyle, Oran Lawton and Cormac Hurley representing Edenderry on the Offaly U21 panel when they were beaten by Meath in the Leinster Semi Final on Wednesday last Parnell Park Dublin.

HURLING MEETING MARCH 29th
We've had a good response to our call for Hurling Coaches over the past few weeks and for the first time in years we could very well have teams from U8 to U16 in 2014. We could still do with help so if you are interested the door remains open!
There will be a SPECIAL HURLING MEETING on FRIDAY 29th March 8pm in the GAA and Offaly legends Pat Cleary, Michael Duignan & Johnny Pilkington will be present to discuss the promotion of Hurling in the area. However, we still need more help so please contact Willie Forde 086-8332932 ASAP.

Underage Hurling Note
Training for U/8 ,U/10 ,U/12
Starting back in GAA pitch on Thurs 27th March at 6pm
Under 8 manager Enda Bagnall 087 9840950
Under 10 manager John Mc Donald 087 6855662
Under 12 manager Paddy Grehan 085 1193155
Our under 14 team are playing in the league on Sat 29th ,text will be sent out for training times, manager Dave Ryan 085 822928,if anyone has any interest in helping out with any of the above teams contact Willie Forde on 086 8332932.

Details on Under 16 teams will be posted later in the week

LADIES U14
Well done to the U14 Ladies won their way through to the County Feile semi-final after qualifying out of their group in Banagher on SDsaturday. Alas it was not to be in the semi-final against Clara and the Girls narrowly lost on a final spot.

MEMBERSHIP 2014
The rates for 2014 are as follows;

€80 - Family Membership (2 Adults and all children under 18)
€75 - Adult Player (€35 rate for student/unemployed)
€20 - Non-playing Adult
€30 - Youth Player (U8-U18)
€5 - Senior Citizen

By joining Edenderry GAA you become a members of the family of Gaelic Games and Culture in Edenderry, that includes Football, Hurling & Ladies Football. MEMBERSHIP NOW DUE.


GET WELL SOON
A special word of mention and best wishes to members that find themselves unwell at present Mick Keyes & Mick Bergin.

CLUB LOTTO

Numbers Drawn 3,17,20,21 Bonus 15

Match 4 plus Bonus Jackpot €3,900: No Winner
Match 4 Jackpot €1,900: No Winner
There were 2 Match 3 winners and they won €100 each.

They were:
Alison Burke c/o Joan
Sandra McNamee c/o Bingo Tweet

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