Duffys All Over- Don’t forget the launch of the Duffys All Over festival takes place this Friday 21st June at 9pm in Drumhowan Community Centre, which will include music and dance and nominations for our very own Drumhowan all stars. The announcement of our All Stars will take place the following night, Saturday 22nd at 9pm in Drumhowan with dancing to John Glenn and the Wranglers. Duffy Day will take place on Sunday 30th of June where we will see how many Duffys we can get in the one place. Come along and take part in this world record attempt, please note you will need a birth cert or driving license or passport. There are many events organised for the coming week so pick up a brochure or visit the duffys all over website or facebook page for more information.
Seniors- Aughnamullen defeated a poor Drumhowan side on Wednesday night last with a score of 1-9 to 1-6. We now face Currin tomorrow night, Friday 21st June at 8pm in Drumhowan.
Under 16s – St Pats resume their league campaign after the exam break with an away game tonight Thursday against Monaghan Harps at 7.30pm. The following Thursday they are away to Sean Mc Dermotts and on Sunday June 30th they open their championship campaign with a home game against Scotstown.
Under 14– Div 4 Championship Final Drumhowan 9-9 Killeevan 5-9 – Drumhowan juveniles followed on from last years very successful season by picking up the championship trophy after defeating a gallant Killeevan side in a pulsating game on Tuesday night last in the pouring rain in Cremartin. This game was an absolute thriller and was right in the balance until early in the final quarter when Drumhowan managed to pull away. The scores were level at 3-7 each at half time and it was late in quarter three and early in quarter four when we struck the decisive blows. It was a superb team performance with every player giving his all and despite giving away pounds and inches all over the pitch our boys managed to play a fast slick passing game despite the terrible weather conditions. Team captain Tom Mc Guirk accepted the cup from Padraig Sherry after the game.
Niall Markey was safe and solid in goals and his kickouts were accurate. Joseph Duffy and Gerry Quinn were strong and cut out a lot of ball in the full backline with good reading of the game. Patrick Quinn and Dara Mc Elearney won some great ball and set up many counter attacks from the half back line. Team captain Tom Mc Guirk led by example at midfield and ran himself into the ground for the team both defending and attacking. Along side him Finbarr Brennan was excellent and won vital kickouts and set up many attacks. Aodhann Brennan won a lot of dirty ball in the half foward line and delivered quality ball inside. Daniel Tomany revelled when switched to the half foward line and produced a match winning contribution of 3-1 inside 20 minutes. Inside Cormac Duffy may be small in stature but was big in heart and won a lot balls he had no right to get. Along side him target man supreme Colm Mc Mahon was the go to man and he repeatedly won great ball and scored some mighty scores. Young subs Lee and Shay Treanor wernt used on the day but contributed during the campagin. Gary Duffy missed out through injury and we hope to see him back in action soon. Well done to our team management of Anthony Brennan, Padraig Duffy, Francis Mc Mahon, Paul Mc Guirk, Sean Smith and Barry Tomany for all their hard work and dedicitation with this group over the years.
All players and supporters went back to the Community centre afterwards for refreshments and to continue the celebratations.
Next up in the league is an away game to Aghabog this Saturday at noon.
Under 12s- played Inniskeen on Tuesday night and have another game at home against Truagh on Tuesday June 25th at 7.30pm. We would appeal for all supporters to come out in numbers to cheer on the team.
Under 10 – We held a Go Games Blitz in Drumhowan on Saturday morning last and had Rockcorry, Corduff and Aughnamullen as visitors. We fielded two teams on the day and both sides competed very well and are improving with each outing. Thanks to the clubs who attended, the refs and all who helped to organise and help out on the day. Next Blitz in on Wednesday June 26th in Cloghan for both Under 10 and Under 8.
Under 8 – There is a Go Games Blitz on in Drumhowan on this Saturday morning for this squad. All players to be at pitch for 9.40am. Helpers to set up required from 9.30am. Best wishes to Tristan Duffy for a speedy recovery and we hope to see him back on the pitch in the near future.
Ages 5-14- Training continues every Monday for ages 5-14 at 7pm. All welcome.
Kellogs Cul Camps- take place in Ballybay July 22nd – 26th , Cost of Camps 1st child 55euro,
2nd child 45euro, 3rd child 40euro each. All Camps cater for 5 to 13 year old
boys/girls. For further information on camps please contact Paul O’Connor
on 0868374827 or @ developmentmanager.monaghan@gaa.ie or log onto
www.monaghangaa.ie
U6/8 Coaches workshop- on Wed 19th June @ 7:30pm in Cloghan to be delivered
by Aoife Byrne (from Killanny) who has worked for Liverpool FC as a
Community and Schools Coach.
U10/12 Coaches workshop- on Wed 26th June @ 7:30pm in Cloghan to be
delivered by Monaghan Coaching Staff.
By fmctiernan Tue 18th Jun
