Ulster League – There was heartbreak for the seniors on Saturday when they went down to a 1-09 to 1-06 defeat to Killybegs in their Ulster League semi-final clash. As with the league game there was little between the teams and it took a penalty from Killybegs in ET to finally settle the issue.
Forced to travel without several regulars Blayney fielded an experimental team and will be very happy with their performance on the day. Scoring chances were at a premium and in a low-scoring first half Blayneys only score was a goal from Padraig McBennett. The goal came either side of Killybegs points and gave Blayney a narrow advantage at half time. Two early 2nd half points extended the Faughs lead but with tiredness creeping in Killybegs got the next four scores to lead as the game entered its final few minutes but Blayney dug deep and a late point sent the game to extra-time. The defining monent of the game came early in the first period of extra-time when Killybegs were awarded a penally which they converted to lead by three and try as they might Blayney couldn’t bridge the gap and Killybegs were through to the final.
Team and scorers: Bart McNamara: Ultan Brady, Kealan Duffy, Marc McHugh; Cormac Brady, Paddy Mallon, Damian Hughes; Conor Gurn (0-1), Francis Moore; Ciaran McGinn, Michael Gurn, Stephen Duffy (0-1); Gary Ward, Padraig McBennett (1-4), Gerry Brady. Subs Marty McElroy for Gary Ward.
Junior B – Last Sunday’s season opener against Truagh was postponed owing to bereavement in the Truagh club. The Bs will now open their campaign this Sunday when we travel to play Monaghan Harps with throw-in at 2.00PM.
St Patricks Day – Lá fheile Pádraig shona dhaoibh to Faughs wherever you are in the world.
Gaeltacht Scholarships – Interviews for Gaeltacht Scholarships will take place in the Enterprise Centre Castleblayney on Saturday 21st April beginning at 10am. These are half scholarships and are available for students in the 14 to 17 age bracket.There is no need to book in advance ,if you need further information email irishculturalofficer.monaghan@gaa.ie
Cairde Fág An Bealach – The Faughs fundraising drive, Cairde Fág on Bealach, is now well underway and the response thus far has been very positive. The aim of the scheme is to facilitate Faughs supporters and the local community in making a financial contribution to the St Marys Park development. There are two levels of contribution. People can commit €240 per year either as one yearly payment or a monthly payment of €20 per month. This will give the subscribers a special jacket and membership of the newly revamped lotto with major weekly prizes. Alternatively people can commit to paying €120 per year either by one yearly payment or a monthly payment of €10 per month; this will exclude membership of the new lotto. Our sellers will be contacting members in the near future; alternatively anyone interested in becoming a member can contact Club Treasurer Bob O Donnell on 087-6025027, Declan at Loughman Sports or any committee member.
Winter Training Programme – The programme continues this Thursday night. U6s are in Rath na nÓg (6PM-6.50PM), U8s on the Astro-Turf (6PM-7PM) and U10 on the Astro Turf (7PM-8PM). As always new children are welcome on the night, for more details contact Brian Sherry 086 – 2334287, Keith Hanratty 086- 8225982, Ray Mc Ardle 087- 1383603.
Gaelic4Girls – The Gaelic4Girls has now been up and running for three weeks. Last week saw 50 girls turn up for training. It continues at the secondary school gym every Thursday evening at 7PM. The scheme is aimed at girls of 8 years of age and above. For more details contact Darren McQuillan on 086-3844055.
U12 – U12 training is on Monday night on the Secondary School Astro-turf from 6.45-8PM and Saturday afternoons at 4PM in the football field. Note there will be no training this Saturday owing to St Patricks Day.
Club Notes – Any article for inclusion in the notes should be with club PRO Louisa O’Brien (087-7981035) or louisaj_lowry@hotmail.com by Monday night at 9PM.
Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot for the week ending 05th March. The numbers drawn were 03, 08, 16, 28, three lucky people won €50 each by matching three numbers: Noel Carville, Milltown, Damien Cumiskey, Concra and Eilish Deery, Tullynahinera.
